Potential Energy

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state, which can be converted into kinetic energy.

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When does a yo-yo have the most potential energy?

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When it's at its highest point.

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When is potential energy transformed into kinetic energy?

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When an object at rest is put into motion.

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Why do objects at high elevations have more potential energy than objects at low elevations?

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Because gravity gives objects at high elevations the potential to fall much further.

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When does an object have no kinetic energy?

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When it's at rest.

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Which is the best synonym for potential energy?

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Stored energy.

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What factors affect the amount of potential energy an object has?

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The height of the object above the ground and its mass.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field, typically related to its height.

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How is potential energy calculated?

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Potential Energy (PE) = mass (m) × gravitational acceleration (g) × height (h).

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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.