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 is calculated using the formula KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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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 is often associated with gravitational energy, calculated using PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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How do you calculate Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy (KE) is calculated using the formula KE = 1/2 mv², where m is the mass of the object and v is its velocity.

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How do you calculate Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy (PE) is calculated using the formula PE = mgh, where m is the mass of the object, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the height above a reference point.

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What type of energy does a moving car have?

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A moving car has Kinetic Energy because it is in motion.

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What type of energy does a book on a shelf have?

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A book on a shelf has Potential Energy because it is stored energy due to its position above the ground.

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When is Kinetic Energy highest in a pendulum?

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Kinetic Energy is highest at the lowest point of the pendulum's swing.

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When is Potential Energy highest in a pendulum?

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Potential Energy is highest at the highest points of the pendulum's swing.

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What happens to Kinetic Energy as an object slows down?

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As an object slows down, its Kinetic Energy decreases because it is dependent on the square of its velocity.

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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.