kenetic and potential energy

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What is potential energy?

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The energy an object has due to its position or condition.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object has due to its motion.

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A basketball is being held in the hands of a player. This shows...

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Potential energy.

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Energy can not be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another. True or False?

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True.

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At which point of the roller coaster is potential energy the greatest?

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W.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

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

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Give an example of potential energy in everyday life.

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A book on a shelf has potential energy due to its height.

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Give an example of kinetic energy in everyday life.

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A moving car has kinetic energy due to its motion.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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It is converted to kinetic energy.