kinetic and potential energy

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What is the definition of kinetic energy?

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

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What is the definition of 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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What type of energy is associated with an object at rest?

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Potential energy.

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

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The higher an object is positioned, the greater its potential energy due to gravitational force.

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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 is the formula for calculating potential energy?

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Potential energy (PE) = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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At which point on a roller coaster is potential energy the highest?

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At the highest point of the track.

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At which point on a roller coaster is kinetic energy the highest?

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At the bottom of a hill.

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How does speed affect kinetic energy?

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

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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.