Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. It depends on the mass and speed of an 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 calculating kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy (KE) = 1/2 * mass (m) * speed (v)².

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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.

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What are the two main types of energy?

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Kinetic energy (energy of motion) and potential energy (stored energy).

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What is chemical potential energy?

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Chemical potential energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food.

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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 converted from one form to another.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its height above the ground.

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What factors affect gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy depends on an object's mass, height, and the acceleration due to gravity.

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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 and vice versa, such as in a swinging pendulum.