Potential and Kinetic Energy

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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. For example, a book on a shelf has potential energy because of its height.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of an object in motion. For example, a rolling ball or a moving car has kinetic energy.

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When is Potential Energy greatest in a slide?

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Potential Energy is greatest at the top of the slide, where the girl has the highest position.

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When is Kinetic Energy greatest in a pendulum?

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Kinetic Energy is greatest at the lowest point of the pendulum's swing.

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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 type of energy does a moving skateboard have?

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A moving skateboard has Kinetic Energy.

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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 is the relationship between Potential and Kinetic Energy?

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Potential Energy can be converted into Kinetic Energy and vice versa, depending on the object's position and motion.

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At which point on a roller coaster is Potential Energy highest?

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Potential Energy is highest at the highest point of the roller coaster.

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At which point on a roller coaster is Kinetic Energy highest?

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Kinetic Energy is highest at the lowest point of the roller coaster.