Potential & Kinetic Energy

Potential & Kinetic Energy

What have you done today?

EnergyEnergy- the ability to do workYou have to have energy to do everything you do!The more energy you have, the more you can do.Moving objects have energy (duh) and still objects have energy!

What does potential mean?

Potential EnergyPotential energy- the energy stored in an object (still objects)Have you seen any objects today that were storing energy?

Examples of Potential Energy

Kinetic EnergyKinetic energy- the energy of a moving objectHave you seen any objects in motion today?

Examples of Kinetic Energy

Changing EnergySometimes the type of energy in an object can swap back and forth.Think of a roller coaster!

Examples of Changing Energy

Rubber BandPotential EnergyA rubber band that is stretched has potential energy.Kinetic EnergyWhen the rubber band is let go and flies through the air, it has kinetic energy.

CandlePotential EnergyAn unlit candle sitting on a table has potential energy.Kinetic EnergyWhen the candle is lit and burning, it has kinetic energy.

BatteryPotential Energy Kinetic Energy

Paper AirplanePotential EnergyKinetic Energy

ScissorsPotential EnergyKinetic Energy

Wrecking BallPotential EnergyKinetic Energy

What kind of energy is this?