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 depends on the height and mass of the object.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass and speed of the object.

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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.

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How does mass affect Potential Energy?

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The more mass an object has, the more Potential Energy it has at a given height.

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What type of energy does a stretched rubber band have?

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A stretched rubber band has Elastic Potential Energy.

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What happens to Kinetic Energy when an object speeds up?

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As an object speeds up, its Kinetic Energy increases.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy?

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A tennis ball rolling across the court is an example of Kinetic Energy.

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What is an example of Potential Energy?

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A car parked on a steep hill has Potential Energy due to its height.

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What type of energy does a moving car have?

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A moving car has Kinetic Energy.

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What type of energy does water stored in a dam have?

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Water stored in a dam has Gravitational Potential Energy.