Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What is gravitational potential energy (PE)?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its height above the ground and its mass.

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What two factors does gravitational potential energy depend on?

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Height and mass.

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What type of energy is associated with an object at rest?

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Potential energy.

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What type of energy is associated with an object in motion?

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Kinetic energy.

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How does the speed of an object affect its kinetic energy?

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The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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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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At which position does a rock have the greatest potential energy?

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At the highest point.

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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 energy and height?

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Potential energy increases as height increases.

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What is an example of kinetic energy in everyday life?

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A moving car or a running athlete.