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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. When Tom is chasing Jerry, where is the kinetic
energy?
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Potential energy is…
Stored Energy
The greater mass and speed of an object the more kinetic energy.
Example: A train that is coming down a hill.
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How does this airplane use potential
and kinetic energy?
When the plane is stopped on the runway, the potential energy is stored in anticipation for take-off. As the
propeller starts to turn and moves the plane forward the energy changes to kinetic because movement is
happening. As the plane accelerates, the kinetic energy also increases because with increased mass and speed
the more energy is being exerted. Once the plane lands, the potential energy is still stored until
take-off again.
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Name ways that you exhibit potential
and kinetic energy…
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Roller-Coasters…Ready, Set, Go!
When a roller-coaster is on its way up, it is using kinetic energy since the
energy is in motion. When it reaches the top it has potential (or stored)
energy. When it goes down the hill it is using kinetic energy again.
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Review Time
What is kinetic energy?
What are some examples of kinetic
energy?
How is potential energy measured?
What is potential energy?
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Other Types of Energy
1. Mechanical
2. Thermal
3. Chemical
4. Electrical
5. Gravitational
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Congratulations! You are on your way
to being a brilliant physicist.