Kinetic and Potential Energy Practice

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object 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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At which point in a pendulum's swing is kinetic energy highest?

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Kinetic energy is highest at the lowest point of the swing.

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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 type of energy does a roller coaster have at the top of a hill?

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A roller coaster has high potential energy at the top of a hill.

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

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In a closed system, the total mechanical energy (kinetic + potential) remains constant.

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What is an example of potential energy in everyday life?

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An example of potential energy is a stretched rubber band or a book on a shelf.

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How does the height of an object affect its potential energy?

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The potential energy of an object increases with height, as it is calculated by the formula PE = mgh (mass x gravity x height).

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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The formula for kinetic energy is KE = 1/2 mv² (1/2 x mass x velocity squared).

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True or False: Energy can be created or destroyed.

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False. Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another.