PE/KE and Transformations Review

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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 that has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy.

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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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What is Energy Transformation?

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Energy Transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as from potential energy to kinetic 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 in a pendulum?

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In a pendulum, potential energy is highest at the maximum height, and kinetic energy is highest at the lowest point.

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Which point represents maximum potential energy in a graph?

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The highest point on the graph represents maximum potential energy.

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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 is the formula for calculating Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy (PE) = mass (m) * gravity (g) * height (h).

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What type of energy conversion occurs when a rock is pushed off a cliff?

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The conversion is from potential energy to kinetic energy as the rock falls.

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When is kinetic energy at its maximum in a swinging pendulum?

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Kinetic energy is at its maximum when the pendulum is at its lowest point.