Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What is stored energy?

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Potential Energy

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Potential energy is related to what?

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Position or height of an object

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Kinetic energy is related to what?

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Speed of an object

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What is the energy of motion called?

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Kinetic Energy

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Define Potential Energy.

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The energy possessed by an object due to its position or height.

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Define Kinetic Energy.

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The energy an object has due to its motion.

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What factors affect Potential Energy?

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Mass of the object and height above the ground.

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What factors affect Kinetic Energy?

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Mass of the object and speed of the object.

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How is Potential Energy calculated?

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Potential Energy = mass × gravity × height (PE = mgh).

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How is Kinetic Energy calculated?

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Kinetic Energy = 1/2 × mass × speed² (KE = 1/2 mv²).