Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What is the definition of potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy an object has due to its position or condition.

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What two factors influence the amount of potential energy an object has?

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Height and Mass.

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What is the definition of kinetic energy?

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

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What two factors influence the amount of kinetic energy an object has?

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Speed and Mass.

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Which type of energy is associated with an object's motion?

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Kinetic energy.

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Which type of energy is associated with an object's position?

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Potential energy.

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How does height affect potential energy?

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The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has.

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How does mass affect kinetic energy?

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The greater the mass of an object, the more kinetic energy it has at a given speed.

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What happens to potential energy when 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 speed and kinetic energy?

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

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