Kinetic and Potential Energy

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy an object possesses due to its 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 the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. It can be converted into kinetic energy.

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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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Give an example of Kinetic Energy.

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A moving skateboard is an example of Kinetic Energy.

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Give an example of Potential Energy.

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A drawn bowstring is an example of Potential Energy.

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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 type of energy does a stretched rubber band have?

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A stretched rubber band has Potential Energy.

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What type of energy does a rolling ball have?

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A rolling ball has Kinetic Energy.

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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.