Potential and 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 be converted into kinetic energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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Which object has the most potential energy: a ball on the ground or a ball on top of a refrigerator?

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A ball on top of a refrigerator has more potential energy because it is higher off the ground.

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When does an object have no kinetic energy?

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An object has no kinetic energy when it is at rest.

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What happens to potential energy when an object is dropped?

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When an object is dropped, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy as it falls.

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Give an example of kinetic energy.

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A car driving down the road is an example of kinetic energy.

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What is the relationship between potential energy and height?

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The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has due to its position.

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When is potential energy transformed to kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is transformed to kinetic energy when an object at rest is put into motion.

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Where does a yo-yo have the most potential energy?

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A yo-yo has the most potential energy at its highest point.

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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.