Potential/Kinetic Energy Review

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What type of potential energy is associated with an object's height?

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Gravitational potential energy is the type of potential energy associated with an object's height.

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What type of potential energy is stored in a compressed spring?

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Elastic potential energy is stored in a compressed or stretched object, like a spring.

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How does mass affect kinetic energy?

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Increasing the mass of an object increases its kinetic energy.

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What happens to kinetic energy as an object speeds up?

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As an object speeds up, its kinetic energy increases.

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At what point does a thrown football have the highest potential energy?

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A thrown football has the highest potential energy at its highest point.

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At what point does a thrown football have the lowest potential energy?

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A thrown football has the lowest potential energy just before it hits the ground.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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The formula for kinetic energy is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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The formula for gravitational potential energy is PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.