When we walk or run, our bodies are all about energy transfer, mainly through our muscles moving.
Muscular Energy: Our muscles take the chemical energy from the food we eat and turn it into kinetic energy, which helps us move.
Work Done: When we lift our legs, we're working against gravity. We can figure out how much work we do with this simple math:
Work = Force x Distance
Energy Transformation: When we push off the ground, we create kinetic energy that helps us move forward.
By understanding how energy and work connect, we can see how our bodies use energy to stay active!
When we walk or run, our bodies are all about energy transfer, mainly through our muscles moving.
Muscular Energy: Our muscles take the chemical energy from the food we eat and turn it into kinetic energy, which helps us move.
Work Done: When we lift our legs, we're working against gravity. We can figure out how much work we do with this simple math:
Work = Force x Distance
Energy Transformation: When we push off the ground, we create kinetic energy that helps us move forward.
By understanding how energy and work connect, we can see how our bodies use energy to stay active!