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Discovery Science: Energy – Forces, Fields, Interactions

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Energy – Forces, Fields, Interactions The idea of energy may be useful in theoretical physics, but it is not a very tangible concept. Here, an older term may be more useful that is used both in physics and in everyday language: force. Physicists consider everything that triggers a change in speed as a force. Figure … Read more

Pocket Genius Science: Energy and forces

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Facts At Your Fingertips: Energy and forces Everything in the universe is constantly affected by energy and forces. A roller coaster is a good example of energy and forces in action. Fuel provides the energy needed to generate the force that pulls the roller coaster to the top of the slope. The stored potential energy … Read more