Kinetic and Potential Energy 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 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 an example of potential energy?

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An acorn hanging from an oak tree has potential energy because of its position above the ground.

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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 because it is in motion.

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How is potential energy transformed into kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is transformed into kinetic energy when an object is put into motion.

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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 speed at which it is moving.

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What happens to potential energy when 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 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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What is elastic potential energy?

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Elastic potential energy is the energy stored in elastic materials as the result of their stretching or compressing.

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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.