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"Kinetic" is another word for "motion." Scientists use it to define energy that is moving. For example, waves in the ocean have kinetic energy, because they are moving. Something as big as a plane in

flight has kinetic energy, but size is not important. Atoms, which are the tiniest particles of matter, are also

in motion. They have kinetic energy, too.

Kinetic energy can appear in many forms.

 Radiant energy is kinetic energy that shows up as light, radio waves, and x-rays.

 Thermal energy is kinetic energy that we call "heat." Heat is actually caused by the

movement of vibrating molecules.

 Electrical energy is kinetic energy that exists in the movement of electrical charges.

Lightening and the electricity that powers your home are two examples.

 Sound is also kinetic energy. It is created when a force causes an object or other

matter to vibrate. We hear sound because force causes our eardrums to move.

 Motion energy is the simplest form of kinetic energy. It comes from the movement

of matter from one place to another. Water flowing is an example of motion energy.

So is wind.

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