Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is the energy that is stored in an object because of its position or state.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of an object that is in motion.

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What happens to Potential Energy when an object falls?

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When an object falls, its Potential Energy decreases and is converted into Kinetic Energy.

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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 changed from one form to another.

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What is an example of Potential Energy?

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A marble at the top of a slide has Potential Energy because it is positioned to roll down.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy?

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A marble rolling down a ramp has Kinetic Energy because it is moving.

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What does it mean when we say energy is 'transferred'?

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Transferring energy means moving energy from one object to another or changing it from one form to another.

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What is the relationship between Potential and Kinetic Energy?

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Potential Energy can be converted into Kinetic Energy when an object moves.

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What is an example of energy being transferred?

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When you push a toy car, you transfer energy from your hand to the car, making it move.

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What is stored energy?

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Stored energy is another term for Potential Energy, which is energy held in an object.