Kinetic Energy: Energy in Motion

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

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Steps

Step 1 — Read

Review the background information on Energy Transfer before starting.

Step 2 — Do

Build a simple circuit using a battery, wire, and light bulb. Then add a switch and test what happens when you open and close it.

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?