What is Potential Energy (PE)?
Energy (PE/KE & Conversions)

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Potential Energy (PE) is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. It is often associated with gravitational energy, where an object at a height has the potential to fall.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Kinetic Energy (KE)?
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Kinetic Energy (KE) is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass of the object and the square of its velocity, expressed as KE = 1/2 mv².
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to Kinetic Energy at the highest point of a pendulum swing?
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At the highest point of a pendulum swing, Kinetic Energy is at its lowest, while Potential Energy is at its highest.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the law of conservation of energy?
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What form of energy is usually considered 'wasted' in energy transformations?
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Wasted energy is usually released as heat during energy transformations.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of energy is associated with chemical reactions?
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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In energy transformations, what is the first form of energy in a battery-powered device?
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The first form of energy in a battery-powered device is Electrical energy.
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