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Kinetic & Potential Energy

Carillon Hydroelectric Power Station, Saint-André-d'Argenteuil, Quebec

Generating Electricity: Hydroelectric Power

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Learn how moving water can be used to generate electricity. This is called hydroelectric power generation.

Hands holding a hot mug

Introduction to Heat Transfer

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Learn about the different ways that heat is transferred.

Wind turbines with energy storage system

Can You Store Electricity for Later?

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Sometimes, power plants make too much electricity. Energy storage technologies can help! They store the extra electricity and release it when demand goes up.

Billiard balls and a cue stick on a felt-covered table (PIRO4D, Pixabay)

Billiards and Collisions

STEM Explained

The game of billiards shows the principles of collisions, momentum & impulse, and kinetics at work!