Kinetic and Potential Energy

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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The energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is Potential Energy?

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The energy an object has due to its position or condition.

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What factors affect Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Height and mass of the object.

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How does speed affect Kinetic Energy?

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The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy = 1/2 * mass * velocity^2.

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What is the formula for Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy = mass * gravity * height.

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Give an example of an object with Potential Energy.

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A book on a shelf has potential energy due to its height.

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Give an example of an object with Kinetic Energy.

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A tennis ball rolling across the court has kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does a stretched rubber band have?

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Potential Energy.

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What type of energy does a moving car have?

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Kinetic Energy.