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Kinetic Energy
The energy possessed by an object by the virtue of its motion is called kinetic energy. The kinetic energy of a body depends upon its mass and speed.
Potential Energy
The energy possessed by a body due to its configuration or position is called potential energy. The potential energy of a body can be of two types: gravitational potential energy and elastic potential energy.
Forms of Energy
Energy is never created nor destroyed – just transferred from one form to another. It’s one of the most fundamental concepts in physics, but can be one that students find challenging when first introduced to it. This video production uses an engaging presenter and familiar objects and scenarios – including skateboarding, tennis, vehicles and plant growth – to explore different forms of energy, their effects on objects and processes and conversion from one form to another. Sections include what is energy, kinetic energy (including electrical, radiant and sound), potential energy and energy transformations. Students of Science at lower to middle levels will find this resource ideal for consolidating their understanding of these important fundamental areas.
Clear definitions and images aim to strip away the complexities of difficult science concepts. A helpful glossary, comprehensive index and tables, charts and diagrams are also included. It covers topics such as electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear power, reflection and refraction.
Why is the universe becoming warmer? What are imponderable fluids? Is it possible to build a perpetual motion machine? WHat is a calorie? How much energy is in a potato? What was the Big Bang? Find out the answers to these and many other questions in this fascinating new look at energy.
What is kinetic energy? Why has no one been able to build a perpetual motion machine? How is energy passed from one living thing to another? This book guides the reader through different forms of energy. It considers a range of energy transfers, including energy transfers in living things. It looks at the ways in which energy is transferred, for example by conduction, convection and radiation and explains the conservation and dissipation of energy.
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References
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Encyclopædia Britannica. (n.d.). Potential energy. Britannica School. Retrieved July 19, 2022, from https://school.eb.com.au/levels/high/article/potential-energy/61056
Encyclopædia Britannica. (n.d.). Kinetic energy. Britannica School. Retrieved July 19, 2022, from https://school.eb.com.au/levels/high/article/kinetic-energy/45490
National Geographic Society. (2022, June 2). Vocabulary. https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/energy-transfers-and-transformations
ScienceFacts.net. (2022, February 21). Potential Energy. https://www.sciencefacts.net/potential-energy.html
Sterling Pixels (Production Company). (2016). Kinetic Energy [Video]. ClickView. https://clickv.ie/w/tRrt
Sterling Pixels (Production Company). (2015). Potential Energy [Video]. ClickView. https://clickv.ie/w/aSrt
VEA (Production Company). (2013). Forms of Energy [Video]. ClickView. https://clickv.ie/w/5kst
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Open Clipart Vectors. (n.d). Rollercoaster {Illustration]. Pixabay. https://pixabay.com/vectors/rollercoaster-roller-coaster-156027/
ScienceFacts.net. (2022, February 21). Potential Energy. https://www.sciencefacts.net/potential-energy.html
