Potential & Kinetic Energy

How do forces result in potential and kinetic energy?

Potential vs Kinetic Energy

Potential Energy• The energy of relative position

or shape. {stored energy}

• Potential energy is seen when something is not moving…but it is in a position that will allow it to if something happened.

Potential vs Kinetic Energy

Where do you think the greatest amount of potential energy is?

Where do you think the greatest amount of kinetic energy is?

Watch carefully as the coaster shows you potential energy and kinetic energy!

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Let’s see what you remember…

Which letter shows the ball when it has the maximum kinetic energy?

This graph shows a ball rolling from A to G.

D

Let’s see what you remember…

Which letter shows the ball when it has the maximum potential energy?

This graph shows a ball rolling from A to G.

A

Let’s see what you remember…

Which letter shows the ball when it has the least potential energy?

This graph shows a ball rolling from A to G.

D

Let’s see what you remember…

Which letter shows the ball when it has the least kinetic energy?

This graph shows a ball rolling from A to G.

A

Now that we have learned about potential and kinetic energy…

Let’s explore what forces affect potential and kinetic energy!

In your packet, sketch out a simple roller coaster that contains one simple starter ramp and one simple loop!