Exploring Energy

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy of moving objects or the energy of moving parts of a machine.

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What type of energy is stored in the nucleus of an atom?

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Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom.

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What type of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in a stretched rubber band.

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What is the relationship between kinetic and potential energy in a child sliding down a slide?

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A child sliding down a slide involves both kinetic energy (energy of motion) and potential energy (stored energy due to height).

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Give an example of potential energy being converted into kinetic energy.

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A ball rolling down a hill is an example of potential energy being 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.

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What is potential energy?

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

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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The formula for kinetic energy (KE) is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

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The formula for potential energy (PE) is PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the potential energy held by an object because of its height above the ground.