Conservation of Energy

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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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KE = 1/2 x mass x velocity²

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What is the formula for Potential Energy?

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PE = mgh

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Energy that a body possesses due to its motion.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Energy that is stored in a system, ready to be used.

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What is the unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Joule (J)

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How do you calculate the Kinetic Energy of an object?

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Multiply half of its mass by the square of its velocity.

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What is the relationship between Kinetic Energy and velocity?

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Kinetic Energy increases with the square of the velocity.

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What is the relationship between Potential Energy and height?

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Potential Energy increases with height.

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What is the principle of conservation of energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy in everyday life?

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A moving car or a thrown ball.