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

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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 has the potential to do work when released.

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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. It depends on the object's height and mass.

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What happens to Potential Energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases, conserving the total mechanical energy.

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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 Gravitational 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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How does height affect Potential Energy?

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The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has because it has the potential to fall further.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy?

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A moving car, a running dog, or a thrown ball are all examples of kinetic energy.

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What is an example of Potential Energy?

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A book on a shelf, a drawn bow, or water stored in a dam are all examples of potential energy.

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What is the relationship between Kinetic and Potential Energy?

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Kinetic and Potential Energy are forms of mechanical energy. They can convert into each other; as potential energy decreases, kinetic energy increases, and vice versa.