Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. It has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy (GPE)?

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GPE = mass (kg) × gravitational acceleration (9.8 m/s²) × height (m)

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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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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be converted from one form to another.

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What type of energy does a baseball have when held by a pitcher?

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Potential Energy.

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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.

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What is an example of kinetic energy in everyday life?

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A moving car, a running dog, or a thrown ball are all examples of kinetic energy.

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What is an example of potential energy in everyday life?

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A book on a shelf, a drawn bow, or water stored in a dam are all examples of 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, because potential energy is directly proportional to height.