What is potential energy?
Potential and Kinetic Energy

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or height. It is calculated using the formula PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.
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What is kinetic energy?
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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It is calculated using the formula KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.
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How does halving the height of an object affect its potential energy?
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Halving the height of an object reduces its potential energy to half of the original value.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of energy is represented by the wind blowing through your hair?
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The wind blowing through your hair is a type of kinetic energy.
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What type of energy is represented by a bowling ball rolling down the alley?
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A bowling ball rolling down the alley is a type of kinetic energy.
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Calculate the kinetic energy of a car traveling at 40 m/s with a mass of 1120 kg.
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The kinetic energy is 896,000 J.
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Calculate the gravitational potential energy of a baby carriage with a mass of 1.2 kg at a height of 21 m.
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The gravitational potential energy is 246.96 J.
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