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Define potential energy and kinetic energy and provide two specific examples of each. Explain how one form of energy can be converted into another. Will some energy be lost during this conversion? If so, what form will it take?
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This energy is dependent on the relative position of different parts of the system. For example, a stretched spring has high potential energy because it is not in motion but has the potential to do work if released. Another example is a book placed on a high Show more…
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