Let's Play Kickball!

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What is kickball?

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Kickball is a team sport that combines elements of baseball and soccer, where players kick a rubber ball and run around bases to score runs.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. For example, a ball held at a height has potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. For example, a kicked ball moving through the air has kinetic energy.

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What are invisible forces?

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Invisible forces are forces that cannot be seen but affect the motion of objects, such as gravity and friction.

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How do potential and kinetic energy work together in kickball?

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When a player kicks the ball, the potential energy stored in the ball is converted into kinetic energy as it moves through the air.

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.

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What role does the pitcher play in kickball?

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The pitcher throws the ball to the kicker, using force to propel the ball towards them.

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What happens when the ball is kicked?

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When the ball is kicked, it gains kinetic energy and moves forward, demonstrating the conversion of potential energy to kinetic energy.

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What is the importance of teamwork in kickball?

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Teamwork is essential in kickball as players must work together to catch the ball, make plays, and score runs.

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How does gravity affect the ball in kickball?

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Gravity pulls the ball down towards the ground, affecting its trajectory and how high it can bounce.