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.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in 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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The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy (KE) = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What type of energy does a stationary object possess?

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A stationary object possesses potential energy, depending on its position.

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At what point in a pendulum's swing is kinetic energy at its maximum?

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Kinetic energy is at its maximum at the lowest point of the swing.

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At what point in a pendulum's swing is potential energy at its maximum?

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Potential energy is at its maximum at the highest points 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 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 type of energy is stored in a compressed spring?

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A compressed spring stores potential energy.