Potential & Kinetic Energy

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, an object at a height has gravitational potential energy.

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How does speed affect Kinetic Energy?

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Increasing an object's speed will increase its kinetic energy.

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Where is Kinetic Energy greatest in a moving object?

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Kinetic energy is greatest when the object is moving at its highest speed.

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What type of energy does a stationary object have?

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A stationary object has potential energy, not kinetic energy.

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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 type of energy does a stretched rubber band have?

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A stretched rubber band has potential energy.

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What type of energy does a moving skateboard have?

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A moving skateboard has kinetic energy.

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Can an object have both Potential and Kinetic Energy?

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Yes, an object can have both types of energy at the same time, such as a roller coaster at the top of a hill (potential) that is about to descend (kinetic).

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What is an example of Potential Energy?

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An apple sitting on the edge of a table has potential energy due to its height.