Potential vs. Kinetic Energy

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What type of energy is stored in an object due to its position or height?

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Potential energy.

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What is the energy of an object in motion called?

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Kinetic energy.

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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 factors affect potential energy?

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Mass and height of the object.

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How does the potential energy of an object change as its height increases?

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Potential energy increases as height increases.

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What happens to kinetic energy when an object slows down?

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Kinetic energy decreases.

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Can potential energy be converted into kinetic energy?

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Yes, potential energy can be converted into kinetic energy.

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What is an example of potential energy in everyday life?

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A drawn bowstring or a rock at the top of a hill.

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What is the relationship between mass and kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is directly proportional to mass.

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What is the relationship between velocity and kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is proportional to the square of the velocity.

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