Potential or 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 of the object and its velocity.

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Give an example of an object with Potential Energy.

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A flowerpot sitting on a windowsill has Potential Energy because it is elevated and can fall.

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Give an example of an object with Kinetic Energy.

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A basketball passing through the hoop has Kinetic Energy because it is in motion.

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What factors affect Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is affected by the height of the object and the mass of the object.

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What factors affect Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is affected by the mass of the object and the square of its velocity.

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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 above the ground.

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How is Potential Energy converted to Kinetic Energy?

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Potential Energy is converted to Kinetic Energy when an object is allowed to move, such as when a flowerpot falls.

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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 Potential Energy?

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The formula for Gravitational Potential Energy (PE) is PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.