Energy is the ability to cause change or do work. There are two main types of mechanical energy:

• Kinetic Energy is the energy of motion. Anything that moves — a rolling ball, a flying bird, or a speeding car — has kinetic energy.

• Potential Energy is stored energy based on position or condition. A stretched rubber band, a raised book, or water behind a dam all have potential energy because they have the potential to move.

Energy can change forms — when a ball rolls down a hill, potential energy at the top becomes kinetic energy as it moves. This constant transformation keeps our world in motion! Find or describe one real-life example that shows both kinetic and potential energy.

potential Energy: When the cup was in my hand.

Kinetic Energy: When it slipped and fell.

Kinetic Energy: A tire rolling down a hill.

Potential energy: As the roller coaster car climbs to the highest point on the track, it gains potential energy due to its height.

Kinetic energy: When the car descends, this potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, causing the car to move at a fast speed.

Example: As rain pour down, Mayas care bounces over a pothole, compressing the suspension.

Potential energy:

The cars compressed suspension spring when hitting a bump (And or Pothole) squishes - storing elastic potential energy.

Kinetic Energy:

The cars compressed suspension expands rapidly, pushing the car back up.

potential energy: when you're at your highest point and you stop for a second.

Kinetic energy: when after you reach you're highest point for a second then you go down and the cycle continues.