Potential vs Kinetic Energy

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What type of energy is associated with an object in motion?

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Kinetic energy.

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

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Potential energy.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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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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PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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Give an example of kinetic energy.

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A moving skateboard.

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Give an example of potential energy.

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A rock at the edge of a cliff.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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It is converted to kinetic energy.

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What is the relationship between kinetic energy and speed?

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Kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed.

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What is an example of an object that has potential energy but not kinetic energy?

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A bowling ball sitting on a rack.

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What is the significance of height in potential energy?

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Height increases potential energy because it increases the gravitational force acting on the object.

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