Kinetic and Potential energy

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What is the definition of kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy that 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 energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration.

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

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At the highest point of the swing.

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

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At the lowest point of the swing.

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What type of energy does a moving car possess?

Back

Kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does a book resting on a shelf possess?

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Potential energy.

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Where is potential energy highest on a roller coaster?

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At the top of a big hill.

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Where is kinetic energy highest on a roller coaster?

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At the bottom of a hill.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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It is converted into 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.