potential and kinetic energy

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is potential energy?
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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. For example, a book on a shelf has potential energy because it can fall.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is kinetic energy?
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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. For example, a moving car or a running dog has kinetic energy.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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When does an object have potential energy?
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An object has potential energy when it is at rest and has the potential to move due to its position, like a ball at the top of a hill.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of potential energy?
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An example of potential energy is gasoline in a gas tank, which can be used to power a car.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of kinetic energy?
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An example of kinetic energy is a ball thrown across the yard.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can potential energy be converted to kinetic energy?
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Potential energy can be converted to kinetic energy when an object moves. For example, when a roller coaster goes down a hill, its potential energy turns into kinetic energy.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?
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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.
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