Potential vs Kinetic Energy

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What is the definition of kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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

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Kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed of the object.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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The formula for kinetic energy (KE) is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A stretched rubber band or a rock held at a height are examples of potential energy.

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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 terminal velocity?

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Terminal velocity is the constant speed that a freely falling object eventually reaches when the resistance of the medium prevents further acceleration.

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How do kinetic and potential energy relate to each other in a pendulum?

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

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What type of energy does a moving car possess?

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A moving car possesses kinetic energy.

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