Kinetic and Potential Energy

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object has due to its motion.

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

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What is potential energy?

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The energy stored in an object due to its position or arrangement.

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What factors affect potential energy?

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Mass and height.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the relationship between speed and kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed.

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Give an example of an object with kinetic energy.

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A tennis ball rolling across the court.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Potential energy related to an object's height above the ground.

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How does height affect potential energy?

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Higher objects have more potential energy.

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What is the unit of energy?

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Joule (J).