Potential vs Kinetic Energy

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What is Potential Energy?

Back

Energy due to position or height.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

Back

Energy due to motion.

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Which type of energy is highest at the top of a hill?

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Potential Energy.

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Which type of energy is highest at the bottom of a hill?

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Kinetic Energy.

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What happens to Potential Energy as an object falls?

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It decreases as Kinetic Energy increases.

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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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

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How does mass affect Potential Energy?

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Greater mass results in greater Potential Energy at the same height.

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How does height affect Potential Energy?

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Greater height results in greater Potential Energy.

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What is Mechanical Energy?

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The sum of Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy in a system.