Potential & Kinetic Energy

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What is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy called?

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Mechanical energy.

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What type of energy is stored energy?

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Potential Energy.

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What type of energy is demonstrated by an object at rest that has the potential to move?

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Potential energy.

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Which passenger has the most potential energy if they are at different heights?

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The passenger at the highest point.

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What is potential energy?

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Energy that is stored.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Energy of motion.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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It is converted to kinetic energy.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A drawn bow or a rock at the top of a hill.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A moving car or a running athlete.

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How does height affect potential energy?

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Higher objects have more potential energy.