Kinetic & Potential Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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Can energy be changed?

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Yes, energy can be transformed from one form to another.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What type of energy does a moving skateboard have?

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Kinetic energy.

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What type of energy is stored in an object at a height?

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Gravitational potential energy.

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What happens to potential energy when an object is lifted higher?

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The potential energy increases.

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Which object has kinetic energy? A lamp that is turned off or a ball thrown across the yard?

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A ball thrown across the yard has kinetic energy.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy stored in an object as it is raised above the ground.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A car driving down the road.