Potential Energy 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 configuration.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object 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.

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How does the speed of an object affect its kinetic energy?

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The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy (KE) = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What type of energy does a moving skateboard possess?

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Kinetic energy.

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Where is the maximum kinetic energy found on a roller coaster?

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At the bottom of a big hill.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.

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What is the relationship between potential energy and height?

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Potential energy increases with height; the higher an object is, the more potential energy it has.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the potential energy an object has due to its height above the ground, calculated as PE = mgh.

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