Vocab
What does Kinetec Energy mean?
When an object is moving
What is key concept 1?
Whenever something moves or changes, it is because of energy
Does an unmoving soccer ball have energy?
No
What does energy mean?
The ability to make things move or change
What is key concept 2
When something is moving, it has kinetic energy
Does a light bulb have energy?
Yes
What does potential energy mean?
When something is not moving, or changing they have the ability to make things move or change.
What is key concept 3?
When something has the ability to make things move or change in the future, it has potential energy, even it is not moving or changing
Does a backpack have energy?
No
Does a machine have energy?
Yes