Understanding what potential energy is and how it works is a key component of understanding our universe and the laws that govern it. In this article, we'll go over the core concept and introduce ...

Potential energy is stored energy. Potential energy is the energy that exists by virtue of the relative positions (configurations) of the objects within a physical system. This form of energy has ...

Potential energy. Kinetic energy can be stored. For example, it takes work to lift a weight and place it on a shelf or to compress a spring. What happens to the energy then?

This resource is suitable for energy and sustainability topics for primary school learners. Aw, he's always sleepy after a walk… but the potential is there. See, energy can't be created or ...

Find out where energy comes from and what the main types of energy are. BBC Bitesize Scotland Learning for Sustainability article for Second Level CfE.

Energy is the capacity for doing work. Potential energy is the kind of energy that is at rest. When that energy goes into motion, it is called kinetic energy. A big rock sitting on the top of a ...

To get a better understanding of energy in chemical bonds, let's consider a simplified model. Atomic Bond Model When one hydrogen atom interacts with another hydrogen to form molecular hydrogen (H ...

Renewable energy is energy derived from natural sources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed. Sunlight and wind, for example, are such sources that are constantly ...