Kinetic and Potential Energy

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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 its velocity.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state. It can be converted into kinetic energy.

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Where is kinetic energy maximum on a roller coaster?

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At the bottom of a big hill.

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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 while its kinetic energy increases.

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What type of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band?

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Potential energy.

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What type of energy does an acorn hanging from a tree have?

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Potential energy.

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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 is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the potential energy held by an object because of its height above the ground.

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How does height affect potential energy?

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The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has due to gravity.

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What is the relationship between kinetic and potential energy in a pendulum?

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In a pendulum, kinetic energy is highest at the lowest point, while potential energy is highest at the highest points.