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. For example, a book on a shelf has potential energy because of its height.

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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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Where is maximum potential energy found on a roller coaster?

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At the top of a big hill.

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How does speed affect kinetic energy?

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The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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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 type of energy is stored when you compress a spring?

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Elastic Energy.

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What kind of energy does a moving skateboard possess?

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Kinetic Energy.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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Kinetic Energy = 1/2 * mass * velocity^2.

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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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Can potential energy be converted to kinetic energy?

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Yes, potential energy can be converted to kinetic energy, such as when a roller coaster descends from a height.