Kinetic and Potential Energy

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Energy due to motion is

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Kinetic Energy

Front

Stored energy is

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Potential Energy

Front

A battery is an example of something with ____ energy.

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Potential Energy

Front

At which point does the skater have the most kinetic energy?

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Point C

Front

At which point does the skater have the most potential energy?

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Point A

Front

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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KE = 1/2 mv² (where m is mass and v is velocity)

Front

What is the formula for potential energy?

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PE = mgh (where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height)

Front

What type of energy does a moving car have?

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Kinetic Energy

Front

What type of energy does a book on a shelf have?

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Potential Energy

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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It decreases as kinetic energy increases.