KE and PE Transformations

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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

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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. It can be gravitational, elastic, or chemical.

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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 Gravitational Potential Energy?

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The formula for Gravitational 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 happens to Kinetic Energy when an object slows down?

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When an object slows down, its Kinetic Energy decreases.

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What happens to Potential Energy when an object is lifted higher?

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When an object is lifted higher, its Potential Energy increases.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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An example of energy transformation is a roller coaster: as it climbs, Kinetic Energy is converted to Potential Energy, and as it descends, Potential Energy is converted back to Kinetic Energy.

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What is Elastic Potential Energy?

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Elastic Potential Energy is the energy stored in elastic materials as the result of their stretching or compressing.

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How does a pendulum demonstrate energy transformation?

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A pendulum demonstrates energy transformation by converting Potential Energy at its highest point to Kinetic Energy at its lowest point and back again.