Potential/Kinetic Energy Review

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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 shape.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is elastic potential energy?

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Elastic potential energy is the stored energy in an object when it is stretched or compressed, like a rubber band.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its height above the ground.

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Which has more potential energy: a ball at the top of a hill or a ball at the bottom?

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A ball at the top of a hill has more gravitational potential 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 energy and height?

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The higher an object is, the more gravitational potential energy it has.

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What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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The formula is PE = mgh, where PE is potential energy, m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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What is the lowest potential energy position for an object?

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The lowest potential energy position is at ground level or the lowest point in a gravitational field.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A moving car, a running dog, or a thrown ball are all examples of kinetic energy.