Energy Transfer

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, typically related to its height above the ground.

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How does a pole vaulter convert energy?

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A pole vaulter converts kinetic energy into gravitational potential energy using elastic potential energy stored in the pole.

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What type of energy is stored in a drawn bow?

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The energy stored in a drawn bow is called elastic potential energy.

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What does a television convert electrical energy into?

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A television converts electrical energy into light and sound energies.

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What happens to a ball rolling down a slope?

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A ball rolling down a slope converts gravitational potential energy into kinetic energy.

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Define kinetic energy.

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, dependent on its mass and velocity.

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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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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 gravitational potential energy it has.

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What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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The formula for gravitational potential energy is PE = mgh, where PE is potential energy, m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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What type of energy does a stretched rubber band have?

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A stretched rubber band has elastic potential energy.