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 and speed of the object.

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What happens to Kinetic Energy as speed increases?

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Kinetic Energy increases with speed.

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Give an example of an object with Potential Energy.

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A baseball held high in the air before being thrown has Potential Energy.

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Give an example of an object with Kinetic Energy.

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A bobsled moving at high speed has Kinetic Energy.

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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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

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What is the formula for Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy (PE) = mass (m) * gravity (g) * height (h).

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How do you convert Potential Energy to Kinetic Energy?

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When an object falls, its Potential Energy is converted to Kinetic Energy as it gains speed.

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What is the relationship between Potential Energy and height?

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Potential Energy increases as the height of an object increases.

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What is the relationship between Kinetic Energy and mass?

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Kinetic Energy increases as the mass of an object increases, assuming speed remains constant.