Kinetic and Potential Energy

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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 its velocity.

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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 is often associated with height in a gravitational field.

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At which point of a roller coaster is Potential Energy the greatest?

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At the highest point of the roller coaster.

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At which point of a roller coaster is Kinetic Energy the greatest?

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At the lowest point of the roller coaster.

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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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How does mass affect Kinetic Energy?

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Increasing an object's mass will increase its Kinetic Energy, assuming velocity remains constant.

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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy (KE) = 1/2 * mass (m) * velocity (v)².

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What is the formula for Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy (PE) = mass (m) * gravity (g) * height (h).

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What type of energy is associated with a stretched rubber band?

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Potential Energy.

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What type of energy is associated with a moving car?

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Kinetic Energy.