Potential or 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 its velocity.

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Give an example of an object with Potential Energy.

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A stretched rubber band has Potential Energy because it can do work when released.

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Give an example of an object with Kinetic Energy.

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A running boy has Kinetic Energy because he is in motion.

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What happens to Potential Energy when 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 formula for 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 Potential Energy?

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

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How does height affect Potential Energy?

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The higher an object is, the more Potential Energy it has, as it has the potential to fall further.

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Can an object have both Potential and Kinetic Energy at the same time?

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Yes, an object can have both types of energy, such as a person climbing a ladder.

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What is an example of an object with Potential Energy that is not moving?

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A firecracker that has not been lit has Potential Energy stored in its chemical bonds.