Move It! Projects You Can Drive, Fly, and Roll

Move It! Projects You Can Drive, Fly, and Roll — page 3
WHAT CREATES MOTION Energy creates motion Two main kinds of energy are potential energy and kinetic energy Potential energy is energy stored in an object When the object moves it has kinetic energy For example when you stretch a rubber band it gains potential energy When you let go of the rubber band kinetic energy causes it to shoot across the room Electricity is another kind of energy that can create motion When a motor is connected to an electric circuit it moves Then whatever object the motor is connected to moves too There are many products and materials you can use to build amazing moving gadgets and gizmos