Potential & Kinetic Energy

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is energy that is stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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Give an example of an object with kinetic energy.

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A tennis ball rolling across the court.

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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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When does an object have the most potential energy?

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An object has the most potential energy at its highest point.

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When does an object have the most kinetic energy?

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An object has the most kinetic energy at its lowest point or when it is moving the fastest.

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What type of energy is stored in a compressed spring?

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The energy stored in a compressed spring is potential energy.

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What is the relationship between potential and kinetic energy in a roller coaster?

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In a roller coaster, potential energy is highest at the top of a hill, and kinetic energy is highest at the bottom.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the potential energy an object has due to its height above the ground.

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How does mass affect potential energy?

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The greater the mass of an object, the greater its potential energy at a given height.