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 has the potential to do work when released.

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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 positioned, the more Potential Energy it has due to gravitational force.

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What is the formula for calculating Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy (KE) = 1/2 * mass (m) * velocity (v)^2.

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What happens to Kinetic Energy as an object speeds up?

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As an object speeds up, its Kinetic Energy increases.

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Gravitational Potential Energy is the potential energy held by an object because of its height above the ground.

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What two factors determine Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Gravitational Potential Energy depends on the height and mass of the object.

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When does Potential Energy convert to Kinetic Energy?

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Potential Energy converts to Kinetic Energy when an object starts to move from a height.

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What is an example of Potential Energy?

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A drawn bow has Potential Energy due to the tension in the string.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy?

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A moving car has Kinetic Energy due to its motion.