Mystery Science: Energizing Everything Mystery 2

Front

What is a way of storing energy?

Back

Putting something up high.

Front

Where does sound come from when an object collides with another?

Back

When objects collide, some energy transfers to the air as sound.

Front

What happens when something high up is dropped?

Back

The stored energy is released.

Front

What is energy?

Back

The ability to do work or cause change.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Energy stored in an object due to its position.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Energy of an object in motion.

Front

Give an example of potential energy.

Back

A book on a shelf has potential energy.

Front

Give an example of kinetic energy.

Back

A rolling ball has kinetic energy.

Front

What happens to energy when an object falls?

Back

Potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.

Front

What is sound?

Back

A type of energy that travels through the air as vibrations.