12.16 Work and Energy

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its motion.

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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 configuration.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?

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What is work in physics?

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Work is done when a force causes an object to move in the direction of the force.

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What is the formula for calculating work?

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How do you calculate gravitational potential energy for a 2 kg object lifted to a height of 5 meters?

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What is the unit of energy?

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The unit of energy is the Joule (J).

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What is the relationship between work and energy?

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Work done on an object results in a change in its energy.

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What is the principle of conservation of energy?

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The principle of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.