Kinetic and Potential Energy

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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 velocity of the object.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state. It has the potential to do work.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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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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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 Mechanical Energy?

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Mechanical Energy is the sum of Kinetic and Potential Energy in an object.

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How can energy be transformed?

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Energy can be transformed from one form to another, such as Potential Energy converting to Kinetic Energy when an object falls.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy in everyday life?

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A moving car, a flowing river, or a thrown ball are all examples of Kinetic Energy.

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What is an example of Potential Energy in everyday life?

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A stretched rubber band, a book on a shelf, or water stored in a dam are examples of Potential Energy.