Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. It is the energy an object has because of its height above the ground or its condition.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What factors determine Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is determined by the height of an object above the ground and its mass.

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What is the unit of measure for energy?

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The unit of measure for both potential and kinetic energy is the Joule.

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How does height affect Potential Energy?

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The higher an object is, the greater its potential energy due to the gravitational force acting on it.

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If two objects are at the same height, which has more Potential Energy?

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The object with the greater mass will have more potential energy.

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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.

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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. For example, when an object falls, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Gravitational Potential Energy is the potential energy an object has due to its height in a gravitational field.

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How do you calculate Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy (PE) can be calculated using the formula: PE = mass (m) x gravitational acceleration (g) x height (h).