Energy in Motion · Physical Science

Energy Transfer in Collisions

Observe and explain how energy moves from one object to another during physical contact.

Key Questions

  1. 1Where does the energy go when two objects collide?
  2. 2How do sound and heat provide evidence of energy transfer?
  3. 3What would happen if we changed the mass of colliding objects?

Common Core State Standards

4-PS3-3
Grade: 4th Grade
Subject: Science
Unit: Energy in Motion
Period: Physical Science

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