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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 height. It is the energy an object has when it is at rest and has the potential to move.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass of the object and the speed at which it is moving.

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How does height affect Potential Energy?

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The greater an object's height, the greater the potential energy it will hold.

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At what point does a skater have the most Kinetic Energy on a track?

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A skater has the most kinetic energy at the lowest point of the track.

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What happens to Potential Energy as a skater descends a ramp?

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As the skater descends the ramp, they lose potential energy.

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What is the relationship between Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy in a closed system?

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In a closed system, as potential energy increases, kinetic energy decreases, and vice versa, maintaining the total mechanical energy.

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When does a skater have the least Potential Energy?

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A skater has the least potential energy at the bottom of the ramp.

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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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The formula for Kinetic Energy (KE) is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the formula for Potential Energy?

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The formula for Potential Energy (PE) is PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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What is the principle of conservation of energy?

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The principle of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.