Kinetic vs Potential 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. It has the potential to do work when released.

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Give an example of Kinetic Energy.

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An eagle flying through the air is an example of kinetic energy because it is in motion.

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Give an example of Potential Energy.

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A stick of dynamite has potential energy because it is stored energy that can be released when it explodes.

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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 the relationship between Kinetic and Potential Energy?

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Kinetic and potential energy are forms of mechanical energy. They can convert into each other; for example, when a ball is thrown, potential energy converts to kinetic energy.

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What is an example of an object with Potential Energy at rest?

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A phone sitting on a desk has potential energy because it is not moving but has the potential to fall.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy in sports?

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Shooting a basketball is an example of kinetic energy because the ball is in motion.

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What type of energy does a pulled back slingshot have?

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A pulled back slingshot has potential energy because it is storing energy that can be released.

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How does height affect Potential Energy?

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The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has due to its position above the ground.