MS-PS3-1

Construct and interpret graphical displays of data to describe the relationships of kinetic energy to the mass of an object and to the speed of an object.

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  1. Physics

    Explainer: Kinetic and potential energy

    Kinetic energy depends on an object’s motion; potential energy hinges on its position. The relationship between the two sits in a special balance.

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  2. Physics

    Scientists Say: Mass

    Mass shows how much an object resists speeding up or slowing down when force is applied — a measure of how much matter is in it.

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  3. Physics

    Researchers reveal the secret to the perfect football throw

    The tip of a spiraling football follows the ball’s path. If you know a thing or two about gyroscopes, this is not what you’d expect.

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  4. Tech

    Speedy, springy robot ‘Salto’ catches some serious air

    A lightweight robot nicknamed “Salto” can bound from floor to wall and back. Such fast and agile bots may someday aid in search-and-rescue operations.

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  5. Physics

    Baseball: From pitch to hits

    Radar or cameras track the path of virtually every baseball in major league stadiums.

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