Kinetic Energy: The Energy of Motion

by Don Nardo, Steven Shropshire, Terrence E. Young

Book Overview

Kinetic energy, also known as the energy of motion, is all around us in different forms. Without it, there would be no light, heat, sound, or movement. Only when the other major type of energy, potential energy, converts to kinetic energy are we able to see, hear, and move about. Kinetic energy even works at the molecular level. Vibrating molecules produce heat, and subatomic particles called electrons can flow together to create electricity. From...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0756533783
• ISBN13: 9780756533786
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Compass Point Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7