Kinetic and Potential Energy

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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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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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Can energy be created?

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No, energy cannot be created; it can only change forms.

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Can energy be destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be destroyed; it can only be transformed.

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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy (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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Potential Energy (PE) = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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What happens to Potential Energy when an object falls?

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Potential Energy is converted to Kinetic Energy as the object falls.

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What happens to Kinetic Energy when an object is lifted?

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Kinetic Energy is converted to Potential Energy when an object is lifted.

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Give an example of Kinetic Energy.

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A moving car has Kinetic Energy due to its motion.

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Give an example of Potential Energy.

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A drawn bow has Potential Energy due to the tension in the string.