NGSS · Physical Science · Grades 6–8 (Middle School)

MS-PS3-5 Kinetic Energy & Energy Transfer

Construct, use, and present arguments to support the claim that when the kinetic energy of an object changes, energy is transferred to or from the object.

Kentucky 7-PS3-5 uses the same wording.

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