Kinetic & Potential Energy

Definitions A C E G B D F H Energy of motion Stored energy Kinetic Energy Potential Energy Energy of motion Energy used when something is moving Stored energy Energy that is waiting to be used A C E G B D F H

Examples of Kinetic & Potential Energy Kinetic Energy Potential Energy Skating down a hill on a skateboard Throwing a baseball Jumping A glass falling off a desk A yo-yo falling towards the ground Waiting at the top of a hill on a skateboard Holding a baseball in the backswing Bending your knees before you jump A glass sitting on a desk Winding up a yo-yo but holding on to it

Real Life Situation I am trying to knock over this giant box in front of me. But when I try to push it, it doesn’t seem to work. What should I do?

Real Life Situation I am going sledding, but I can never seem to make up the second hill. How can I sled up the 2nd hill?

Real Life Situation I am trying to bump my friend’s car across the red line. But I can’t seem to get him to cross the line. What can I do to bump him across the line?

Toy Lab Objective: To describe or illustrate how a toy uses kinetic or potential energy With the toys provided: Draw an illustration or write in words when a toy has the most potential energy Draw an illustration or write in words when a toy has the most kinetic energy

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