Potential Energy Brainpop

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What is potential energy?

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The energy an object has due to its position or condition.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object has due to its motion.

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When does an object have no kinetic energy?

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When it's at rest (not moving)

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Which object has the most potential energy? A ball resting on the ground. A ball being thrown at 100 miles per hour. A ball on top of a refrigerator. A ball resting on the edge of a cliff.

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A ball resting on the edge of a cliff.

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When does a yo-yo have the most potential energy?

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When it's at its highest point.

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When is potential energy transformed into kinetic energy?

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When an object at rest is put into motion.

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What do potential and kinetic energy have in common?

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They're both related to motion.

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Four cars are positioned at the top of a hill. Which car has the most potential energy?

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Which is the best synonym (word that means the same) for potential energy?

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Stored energy

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Why do objects at high elevations have more potential energy than objects at low elevations?

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Because gravity gives objects at high elevations the potential to fall much further.