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Potential Energy and Distance

stored, potential energy, system, model

Forces Unit

Synopsis

In this article, we look at the way that potential energy is stored in objects that are farther away from the ground. Using the example of a of roller coaster, we define the word "system" and talk about the benefits of using a model to look at the relationship between potential energy and distance

Science Vocabulary in this Article

  • stored

  • potential energy

  • system

  • model

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