Potential vs Kinetic Energy

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It depends on the mass of the object and its velocity.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. It can be converted into kinetic energy.

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Give an example of Kinetic Energy.

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A tennis ball rolling across the court is an example of kinetic energy.

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Give an example of Potential Energy.

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A car parked on a steep hill has potential energy due to its elevated position.

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What type of energy is elastic energy?

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Elastic energy is a form of Potential Energy.

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Which has more Potential Energy: a book on a shelf or a book on the floor?

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The book on the shelf has more potential energy because it is at a higher position.

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What happens to Potential Energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.

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Where is Kinetic Energy greatest in a swinging pendulum?

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Kinetic Energy is greatest at the lowest point of the swing.

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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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What is the formula for Potential Energy?

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