Energy: Potential vs. Kinetic

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Energy Potential vs. Kinetic

• EQ How can you differentiate between potential
  and kinetic energy?

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What is energy?

• Energy is the ability to cause change.
• There are 2 main types of energy Potential
  Kinetic

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• Potential Energy is energy that is stored in an
  object but is not being used.

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• An object that is not moving has potential
  energy.

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Forms of Potential Energy

• Gravitational Potential Energy energy stored
  between the object and the earth
• Depends on the objects weight and height

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• Elastic Potential Energy stored in objects
  that are compressed or stretched.

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• Chemical Potential Energy stored in the
  chemical bonds between atoms.

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• Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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• An object that is in motion has kinetic energy.

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What effects the Kinetic Energy?

• Speed
• Faster speed More Kinetic Energy
• Mass
• Greater mass More Kinetic Energy

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Example

• Joe throws the football across the field.

Potential Kinetic
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Example

• Joe throws the football across the field.

Potential Kinetic
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Question 1

• Sam stands with his arms on his waist.

Potential Kinetic
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Question 2

• The pencil sits on Katies desk.

Potential Kinetic
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Question 3

• Sara holds the soccer ball in her hand.

Potential Kinetic
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Question 4

• The bee flies through the air.

Potential Kinetic
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Question 5

• The red flower blows in the wind.

Potential Kinetic
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Question 6

• Carrie is skating in her new roller skates.

Potential Kinetic
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Question 7

• The rocks sit in the middle of the road.

Potential Kinetic
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Question 8

• The kite flies high in the sky.

Potential Kinetic
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• Potential energy can change into kinetic energy