POTENTIAL AND KINETIC ENERGY
Set up a basic solid, smooth and rigid material, such as wood or plywood, ramp against a chair, on top of some books, or from a table to the floor. Hold the car at the top of the ramp, and release to demonstrate the two main kinds of energy. Potential energy is placed into the car when it’s lifted from the floor, and that energy is released as the car rolls down the ramp.