Energy and Matter in Motion · Physical Science

Kinetic and Potential Energy

An exploration of how energy is stored and released in mechanical systems.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the height of an object affect its potential to do work?
  2. 2What happens to energy when a moving object comes to a sudden stop?
  3. 3How can we predict the speed of an object based on its starting position?

Common Core State Standards

MS-PS3-1MS-PS3-2
Grade: 7th Grade
Subject: Science
Unit: Energy and Matter in Motion
Period: Physical Science

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