Energy Playground
Potential Energy (Stored)
Kinetic Energy (Moving)
What is Energy?
Energy is what makes things happen! It comes in different forms, but today we're learning about two special ones:
Potential Energy
Energy that is stored and waiting to be used!
Kinetic Energy
Energy of motion - when things are moving!
Roller Coaster
At the top: Lots of potential energy
Going down: Potential turns to kinetic!
Bouncing Ball
In your hand: Potential energy
Falling down: Kinetic energy!
Swing
At the highest point: Potential energy
Swinging down: Kinetic energy!