Potential vs Kinetic Energy

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object that is in motion.

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What is Potential Energy?

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

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Give an example of Kinetic Energy.

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A race car speeding down the highway.

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Give an example of Potential Energy.

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A boulder sitting at the top of a hill.

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What happens to Potential Energy when an object falls?

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It is converted into Kinetic Energy.

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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy = 1/2 * mass * velocity^2.

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What is the formula for Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy = mass * gravity * height.

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Is a stationary object with no motion considered to have Kinetic Energy?

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No, a stationary object has no Kinetic Energy.

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What type of energy does a satellite in orbit 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.