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Earth and Space Science

Earth and Human Activity

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Energy Conservation

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Energy Conservation

Every time you ride a bike, swing a baseball bat, or even clap your hands, you are using energy. In physical science, energy is the ability to do work or cause change. It appears in many forms, such as kinetic energy (the energy of motion) and potential energy (stored energy ...

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Have you ever watched a baseball game? Each player strikes the ball at different speeds, which means they use varying amounts of energy. This energy originates from the food we consume, which the body converts into chemical energy to fuel physical activity.

The activities, such as running, cycling, or striking a ball, are primarily associa...

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