Potential and Kinetic Energy

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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 stretched rubber band has potential energy.

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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 has kinetic energy.

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Give an example of potential energy.

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A book on a shelf has potential energy because of its height.

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Give an example of kinetic energy.

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A basketball being dribbled has kinetic energy because it is moving.

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What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases and is converted into kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does a stretched rubber band have?

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Potential energy.

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What type of energy does a baseball have after it is hit?

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Kinetic energy.

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What type of energy do you have when you run?

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Kinetic energy.

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TRUE or FALSE: A parked car has kinetic energy.

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FALSE. A parked car has potential energy.

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What type of energy does a roller coaster have at the top of a hill?

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Potential energy.