Let's Play Kickball!

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. In kickball, when the pitcher lifts the ball, it has potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. In kickball, when the ball is kicked and moves through the air, it has kinetic energy.

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling the ball down.

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How does energy transfer occur in kickball?

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Energy transfers from the pitcher's muscles to the ball when it is kicked, causing the ball to move.

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What happens to energy when the ball hits the ground?

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When the ball hits the ground, its kinetic energy is transformed into heat and sound energy.

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What is air resistance?

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Air resistance is a force that opposes the motion of an object through the air, slowing it down.

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What is the role of the kicker in kickball?

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The kicker uses their foot to strike the ball, transferring energy and causing it to move.

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What is the highest point of a ball's trajectory called?

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The highest point of a ball's trajectory is called the apex.

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What is the effect of gravity on a kicked ball?

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Gravity pulls the ball downward, causing it to slow down as it rises and eventually fall back to the ground.