Kinetic & Potential Energy

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What is the definition of kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What factors determine potential energy?

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Potential energy depends on height and mass.

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In a graph of energy, which letter typically represents the maximum point of potential energy?

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W represents the maximum point of potential energy.

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What happens to potential energy when it begins to move?

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When stored energy begins to move, the object transfers energy from potential to kinetic.

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Provide an example of kinetic energy in action.

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Captain Kirk throwing a boulder at Gorn demonstrates kinetic energy.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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How does height affect potential energy?

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The higher an object is positioned, the greater its potential energy due to gravitational force.

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What is the relationship between kinetic and potential energy in a closed system?

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In a closed system, the total mechanical energy (kinetic + potential) remains constant.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the potential energy held by an object because of its height above the ground.