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 do work when released.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass of the object and the speed at which it is moving.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy (KE) = 1/2 * mass (m) * velocity (v)^2.

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What factors affect gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy depends on the height of the object above the ground and its mass.

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What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy (PE) = mass (m) * gravity (g) * height (h).

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How does energy transform when a person climbs a ladder?

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As a person climbs a ladder, kinetic energy is converted to potential energy as they gain height.

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What is an example of an object with kinetic energy?

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A rolling bowling ball is an example of an object with kinetic energy.

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What is an example of an object with potential energy?

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A rock poised at the edge of a cliff has potential energy due to its height.

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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 the relationship between potential and kinetic energy in a pendulum?

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In a pendulum, potential energy is highest at the highest point, while kinetic energy is highest at the lowest point.