Kinetic Energy: Energy in Motion (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. A moving car, a rolling ball, and a flying bird all have kinetic energy. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

Key Words

potential energy
work
power

Materials Needed

cardboard
marbles
paper clips
rubber bands
blocks
spring scale

Safety First

Do not mix unknown chemicals together.
Tie back long hair before starting the experiment.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and learn: Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. A moving car, a rolling ball, and a flying bird all have kinetic energy. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

Step 2 — Do

Gather your materials and set up your workspace.

Step 3 — Observe

Watch carefully for any changes and note the time.

Step 4 — Record

Create a data table to organize your measurements.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What type of energy does a moving object have?