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No the energy stored in a compressed spring is not kinetic energy.
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What is the main difference between potential and kinetic?
The main difference between potential and kinetic energy is that potential is energy that has the opportunity to become kinetic. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.examples of potential energy- a spring being squeezed; When you are at the top of the diving board getting ready to dive; winding up before you throw a pitch (in softball); etc.examples of kinetic energy- a person running; a car speeding; falling down the stairs; etc.
How does kinetic energy affect?
The cold slows down the molecules thus decreasing kinetic energy
Is elastic spring force a push or pull?
A spring can be both a potential or a kinetic force. When pulled it contains potential force. When it forces an object upwards it contains kinetic energy. The same as if it forces an object to come down i.e return to its natural position. A spring is often referred to as a Helix.
When Bruce lets go of the weight what happens to its energy?
When an object falls down, potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.
When you roll down a hill is that mechanical energy?
No, It is kinetic energy
Describe the energy change of a wind up toy car as it runs down a slope?
The mechanical energy is stored in the spring as potential energy within the pullback toy and when you release it, it gets converted into kinetic energy. Hence cycle is Mechanical --- Spring (Potential)--- Kinetic
If the kinetic energy of the coaster goes up What happen to the potential energy?
uh, down? (yes, down) The potential energy, as in a compressed spring, goes to zero as the spring is released. The potential energy (sort of) becomes the kinetic energy. (Now, I'm sure that that statement could get an argument in the physics study room in the science building, but it'll get you by...)
Is a wagon rolling down the side walk kinetic energy or potential energy?
kinetic energy
Is rolling down a hill potential or kinetic energy?
Yes, because potential energy is energy stored but kinetic is energy in motion.
What is the main difference between potential and kinetic?
The main difference between potential and kinetic energy is that potential is energy that has the opportunity to become kinetic. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.examples of potential energy- a spring being squeezed; When you are at the top of the diving board getting ready to dive; winding up before you throw a pitch (in softball); etc.examples of kinetic energy- a person running; a car speeding; falling down the stairs; etc.
How does an airplane flying have kinetic energy?
It has kinetic energy because it is moving. Just because it is in the air doesn't mean that it can't have kinetic energy.
A roller coaster going down the first hill is an example of what type of energy?
It is kinetic energy because it is in motion.Jesus loves you! A car rolling down a hill is an example of which type of energy?kinetic...Potential energy
Does the roller coaster need kinetic energy to move down the tracks?
If its moving it has kinetic energy
How does kinetic energy affect?
The cold slows down the molecules thus decreasing kinetic energy
Is elastic spring force a push or pull?
A spring can be both a potential or a kinetic force. When pulled it contains potential force. When it forces an object upwards it contains kinetic energy. The same as if it forces an object to come down i.e return to its natural position. A spring is often referred to as a Helix.
How does kinetic energy change into potential energy?
An object has potential energy if it has been pushed into a certain position, against a certain type of force (a so-called "conservative force"). The potential energy will automatically be "released" when the object goes back to a lower-energy position (meaning, in this case, less potential energy); in that case, the potential energy will quite often be converted into kinetic energy, since the force tends to accelerate the object. One example is when an object in a high position (and which therefore has gravitational potential energy) falls down. Another example is when a spring is released.
When Bruce lets go of the weight what happens to its energy?
When an object falls down, potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.
