Kinetic & Potential Energy

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass and speed of the object.

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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. It can be gravitational, elastic, or chemical.

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Which type of energy is demonstrated by a car moving down a hill?

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Kinetic energy.

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Which type of energy is demonstrated by a book on a shelf?

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Potential energy.

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What factors affect kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy depends on the mass and speed of the object.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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

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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.

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How does height affect potential energy?

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The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has due to the gravitational force acting on it.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A diver standing on a diving board has potential energy due to their height above the water.