High Impact Kete #3: Potential Energy

Potential Energy

Potential Energy is the stored energy has as a result of its position, angle, or state. 

If a car is moving, it is the result of kinetic energy. If a car is stopped, at a traffic light for example, it is the result of potential energy. It has the power to accelerate but is not using its ability. 

Some examples of potential energy include:

- A running car at a stop sign (it can accelerate at anytime)

- Branches on a tree (because they can fall to the ground)

- Doors and Chromebook lids (they can open and shut)

There are other kinds of potential energy, too. 

Chemical potential energy is stored in batteries when they have not been implanted into a remote, computer etc. 

Electric potential energy is stored in light bulbs and other light sources when it is switched off. 

Elastic potential energy is stored in elastic rubber bands or springs. 

Below is a Google slide I created of all the potential energy examples.