Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy

A car underneat a very large rock
This car was left parked under an overhanging rock.
But one day the rock fell down, releasing its potential energy.
It was potentially dangerous energy.

Main pages in this sectionEstimated time required
Rolling Down Hill -- Again!! 30 minutes
Air Ball 30 minutes
Science content: Potential and Kinetic Energy 45 minutes
Discussion of the unit on Potential and Kinetic Energy 30 minutes

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Supplementary material:
Why study potential energy and kinetic energy?
More about potential energy and kinetic energy

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