Kinetic and Potential 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 and speed of the object.

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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 gravitational, elastic, or chemical.

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

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What happens to Kinetic Energy when speed increases?

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Kinetic Energy increases as speed increases, specifically, it increases with the square of the speed.

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What happens to Potential Energy when height increases?

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Potential Energy increases as height increases, since it is directly proportional to height.

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What type of energy does a moving car have?

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A moving car has Kinetic Energy.

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What type of energy does a book on a shelf have?

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A book on a shelf has Potential Energy.

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At which point does a pendulum have maximum Kinetic Energy?

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A pendulum has maximum Kinetic Energy at the lowest point of its swing.

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At which point does a pendulum have maximum Potential Energy?

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A pendulum has maximum Potential Energy at the highest points of its swing.