Potential Energy: Stored Energy (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

Potential energy is stored energy based on position or condition. A ball at the top of a hill has gravitational potential energy. A stretched rubber band has elastic potential energy.

Key Words

potential energy
work
power

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and learn: Potential energy is stored energy based on position or condition. A ball at the top of a hill has gravitational potential energy. A stretched rubber band has elastic potential energy.

Step 2 — Do

Follow the procedure carefully, step by step.

Step 3 — Observe

Use your senses (except taste) to describe what you notice.

Step 4 — Record

Write a summary of your findings in 3-5 sentences.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What type of energy does a stretched rubber band have?