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Energy is classified into two main forms: potential and kinetic.
Potential energy is energy at rest or in a state ready to become kinetic energy, which is energy of motion.
Newton's cradle is a great demonstration of both potential and kinetic energy. Swing one ball and the energy is transferred through the middle balls out to the other end – but why don’t the balls in the middle move?
Find out in this special Fit Kids edition of “Science Break.”