Kinetic vs. Potential 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 arrangement. It is often associated with the height of an object above the ground.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass of the object and the speed at which it is moving.

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How do you increase potential energy?

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You can increase potential energy by moving an object to a higher position.

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What factors affect potential energy?

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Potential energy depends on mass and height.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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The formula for kinetic energy (KE) is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the law of Conservation of Energy?

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The law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be transformed from one form to another.

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Give an example of kinetic energy.

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A flowing river is an example of kinetic energy.

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Give an example of potential energy.

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Stretching a rubber band is an example of potential energy.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the potential energy an object has due to its height above the ground, calculated as PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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How does speed affect kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed; if speed doubles, kinetic energy increases by a factor of four.