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written by David Stern
This web page provides an elementary introduction and overview of potential and kinetic energy, and a discussion of transformations of other forms of energy. A lesson plan and related page on Work are also linked to this page.

This is part of an extensive web site, "From Stargazers to Starships", that uses the topics of space exploration and space science to introduce topics in physics and astronomy. Translations in French and Spanish are available.
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Classical Mechanics
- Work and Energy
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- Middle School
- Lower Undergraduate
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- Physical Science
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- Algebra-based Physics
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© 2005 David Stern
Keywords:
chemical energy, kinetic energy, potential energy
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Metadata instance created September 26, 2005 by Henry Bradsher
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July 30, 2008 by Bruce Mason
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D. Stern, (2005), WWW Document, (http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Senergy.htm).
AJP/PRST-PER
D. Stern, Stargazers to Starships: Energy (2005), <http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Senergy.htm>.
APA Format
Stern, D. (2006, March 24). Stargazers to Starships: Energy. Retrieved December 8, 2024, from http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Senergy.htm
Chicago Format
Stern, David. Stargazers to Starships: Energy. March 24, 2006. http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Senergy.htm (accessed 8 December 2024).
MLA Format
Stern, David. Stargazers to Starships: Energy. 2005. 24 Mar. 2006. 8 Dec. 2024 <http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Senergy.htm>.
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@misc{ Author = "David Stern", Title = {Stargazers to Starships: Energy}, Volume = {2024}, Number = {8 December 2024}, Month = {March 24, 2006}, Year = {2005} }
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