Potential vs Kinetic Energy

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy that is stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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When does a skateboarder have the most potential energy?

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At the top of the ramp.

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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 and its kinetic energy increases.

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What is the ability to do work by applying force called?

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Energy.

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What kind of energy does a moving skateboard have?

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Kinetic energy.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A book on a shelf has potential energy because of its height.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A running dog has kinetic energy because it is in motion.

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How is energy related to work?

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Energy is the capacity to do work.

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What happens to kinetic energy when an object speeds up?

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The kinetic energy increases as the object's speed increases.

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