There are some really cool ways we can use potential energy:
Hydro Power: Dams hold water high up. When the water flows down, it turns its potential energy into kinetic energy, which helps make electricity.
Gravity-Driven Systems: Think about roller coasters. When they go up to the highest point, they have a lot of potential energy. Then, as they zoom down, that energy changes to kinetic energy.
Pumped Storage Systems: Here, we use energy to pump water up to a high place. Later, when we need more power, we let the water flow down to create electricity.
So, it’s really about using that stored energy when we need it the most!
There are some really cool ways we can use potential energy:
Hydro Power: Dams hold water high up. When the water flows down, it turns its potential energy into kinetic energy, which helps make electricity.
Gravity-Driven Systems: Think about roller coasters. When they go up to the highest point, they have a lot of potential energy. Then, as they zoom down, that energy changes to kinetic energy.
Pumped Storage Systems: Here, we use energy to pump water up to a high place. Later, when we need more power, we let the water flow down to create electricity.
So, it’s really about using that stored energy when we need it the most!