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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, a rock at the edge of a cliff has potential energy.

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Give an example of kinetic energy.

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A tennis ball rolling across the court is an example of kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does a car have when it is parked on a hill?

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The car has potential energy because of its position on the hill.

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What types of energy are involved when a television is working?

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A working television involves electricity, light, heat, and sound energy.

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What is the energy of a basketball passing through the hoop?

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The basketball has kinetic energy as it is in motion.

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Energy due to motion is called __________ energy.

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Kinetic energy.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A piece of coal before it's burned has potential energy.

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What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

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What is the relationship between kinetic energy and speed?

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Kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed; if speed doubles, kinetic energy increases by four times.