Episode 4 — Potential & Kinetic Energy

Kinetic Energy

Learners will be able to:

• Identify kinetic energy in a system by recognising when an object is moving. • Explain that the faster an object moves, the greater its kinetic energy. • Explain that the greater the mass of a moving object, the greater its kinetic energy. • Describe the change from potential to kinetic energy in a variety of systems (e.g. a falling box, a swinging bat, pouring water). • Explain the relationship between potential energy and kinetic energy using practical examples.