Energy

 Energy! **Kinetic energy** is energy of motion. A rubber band flying through the air has kinetic energy. When you are walking or running your body is exhibiting kinetic energy. **Potential energy is converted into kinetic energy**. Before the yo-yo begins its fall it has stored energy due to its position. At the top it has its maximum potential energy. As it starts to fall the potenial energy begins to be changed into kinetic energy. At the bottom its potential energy has been converted into kinetic energy so that it now has its maximum kinetic energy. A waterfall has both potential and kinetic energy. The water at the top of Bridal Veil Falls has stored potential energy. When the water begins to fall, its potential energy is changed into kinetic energy. This change in energy also happens at Niagara Falls where it is used to provide electricity from the transformation of mechanical and electromagnetic energy to parts of the northeastern United States. List five examples of potential energy. 1.Before a yo-yo begins to fall it has potential energy stored inside the yo-yo. 2.Another example is a waterfall when it begins to fall. 3.Before a leaf falls from a tree it contains potential energy. 4.Another example is before you sprinkle salt on your food. 5.Before the water falls from the shower it contains potential energy. List five examples of kinetic energy. 1.When a rubber band is flying through the air it has kinetic energy inside it. 2.When you are walking, jogging or running your body is exhibiting kinetic energy. 3.Another example is when it's raining and while the rain is falling. 4.An example is when you pass a ball and it is moving through the air. 5.When you put down a pen while the pen is dropping it cotains kinetic energ y.