Potential & Kinetic Energy

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. It has the potential to do work when released.

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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 speed of the object.

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At which point of a roller coaster is potential energy the greatest?

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At the highest point of the roller coaster.

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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 the formula for calculating Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy (KE) = 1/2 * mass (m) * velocity (v)^2.

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What is the formula for calculating Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy (PE) = mass (m) * gravity (g) * height (h).

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How does speed affect Kinetic Energy?

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The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What type of energy does a moving skateboard have?

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Kinetic Energy.

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What type of energy does a stretched rubber band have?

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Potential Energy.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work.