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 do work when released.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass and speed of the object.

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What factors affect gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy depends on the height of the object above the ground and its mass.

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How does height affect potential energy?

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The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has because it has the potential to fall further.

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What happens to kinetic energy when an object speeds up?

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As an object speeds up, its kinetic energy increases.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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The formula for kinetic energy (KE) is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transferred or transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A rock at the edge of a cliff has potential energy due to its height.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A moving skateboard has kinetic energy because it is in motion.

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What happens to energy when a ball is thrown into the air?

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As the ball rises, kinetic energy is converted to potential energy until it reaches its highest point.