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Middle school physics
6 units · 22 skills
Unit 1
Motion and forces
Unit 2
Non-contact interactions
Unit 3
Energy
Unit 4
Waves
Unit 5
Explore physics through simulations
Unit 6
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Unit 1
Unit 1: Motion and forces
Understand: motion
Apply: motion
Understand: forces and Newton's third law
Apply: forces and Newton's third law
Motion and forces: Quiz 1
Understand: connecting motion and forces
Apply: connecting motion and forces
Motion and forces: Quiz 2
Motion and forces: Unit test
Unit 2
Unit 2: Non-contact interactions
Understand: gravitational force
Apply: gravitational force
Non-contact interactions: Quiz 1
Understand: electric and magnetic forces
Apply: electric and magnetic forces
Non-contact interactions: Quiz 2
Non-contact interactions: Unit test
Unit 3
Unit 3: Energy
Understand: kinetic energy
Apply: kinetic energy
Understand: potential energy
Apply: potential energy
Energy: Quiz 1
Understand: conservation of energy
Apply: conservation of energy
Energy: Quiz 2
Energy: Unit test
Unit 4
Unit 4: Waves
Understand: wave properties
Apply: wave properties
Understand: sound waves
Waves: Quiz 1
Understand: electromagnetic waves
Apply: electromagnetic waves
Waves: Quiz 2
Waves: Unit test
Unit 5
Unit 5: Explore physics through simulations
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Unit 6
Unit 6: Teacher resources
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Welcome to middle school physics!
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Learn how we can describe and predict the motion of objects. Explore fundamental interactions of nature which act through fields. Discover how energy manifests in different ways and is conserved. Investigate the properties of waves, including sound and electromagnetic waves.
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Welcome to middle school physics!
Learn how we can describe and predict the motion of objects. Explore fundamental interactions of nature which act through fields. Discover how energy manifests in different ways and is conserved. Investigate the properties of waves, including sound and electromagnetic waves.
This course is aligned to the middle school Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). If you’ve mastered this content and want to explore physics at the next level, we recommend our
high school physics
course.
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teacher resources
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Watch an introduction video
2 minutes 25 seconds
Unit 1: Motion and forces
Unit mastery: 0%
Motion
Introduction to middle school physics
Speed and velocity
Acceleration
Reference frames
Describing motion
Understand: motion
Apply: motion
Forces
Forces
Newton's third law
Forces and Newton's third law
Understand: forces and Newton's third law
Apply: forces and Newton's third law
Connecting motion and forces
Newton's first law
Newton's second law
Connecting motion and forces
Understand: connecting motion and forces
Apply: connecting motion and forces
Unit 2: Non-contact interactions
Unit mastery: 0%
Gravitational force
Gravitational force
Gravitational force
Understand: gravitational force
Apply: gravitational force
Activity: How can a skydiver fall safely?
Activity: How can a skydiver fall safely?
Electric and magnetic forces
Electric force
Magnetic force
Electric and magnetic forces
Understand: electric and magnetic forces
Apply: electric and magnetic forces
Activity: How do bees pick up pollen in flowers?
Activity: How do bees pick up pollen in flowers?
Unit 3: Energy
Unit mastery: 0%
Kinetic energy
Kinetic energy
Kinetic energy
Understand: kinetic energy
Apply: kinetic energy
Potential energy
Potential energy
Potential energy
Understand: potential energy
Apply: potential energy
Conservation of energy
Conservation of energy
Conservation of energy
Understand: conservation of energy
Apply: conservation of energy
Activity: Why doesn't a basketball bounce forever?
Activity: Why doesn't a basketball bounce forever?
Unit 4: Waves
Unit mastery: 0%
Wave properties
Wave properties
Wave properties
Understand: wave properties
Apply: wave properties
Sound waves
Sound waves
Understand: sound waves
Human ear
Electromagnetic waves
The electromagnetic spectrum
Electromagnetic waves and matter
Electromagnetic waves
Understand: electromagnetic waves
Apply: electromagnetic waves
Human eye
Activity: How can light interactions be used to create art?
Activity: How can light interactions be used to create art?
Unit 5: Explore physics through simulations
Mastery unavailable
Introduction to simulation-based learning
Introduction to simulation-based learning
Explore conservation of energy through simulations
Conservation of energy
PhET challenge: Conservation of energy
Unit 6: Teacher resources
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Unit guides
How to use our NGSS-aligned unit guides
Middle school physics unit guides
Hands-on physics activities
Introduction to hands-on science activities
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[Unit 1Motion and forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces)
[Unit 2Non-contact interactions](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions)
[Unit 3Energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy)
[Unit 4Waves](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves)
[Unit 5Explore physics through simulations](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:explore-physics-through-simulations)
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1. [Unit 1Unit 1: Motion and forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces)
1. [Understand: motion](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion/e/understand-representing-motion)
2. [Apply: motion](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion/e/apply-motion)
3. [Understand: forces and Newton's third law](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:forces/e/understand-action-and-reaction-forces)
4. [Apply: forces and Newton's third law](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:forces/e/apply-forces-and-newton-s-third-law)
5. [Motion and forces: Quiz 1](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:forces/quiz/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces-quiz-1)
6. [Understand: connecting motion and forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:connecting-motion-and-forces/e/understand-forces-and-acceleration)
7. [Apply: connecting motion and forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:connecting-motion-and-forces/e/apply-forces-and-acceleration)
8. [Motion and forces: Quiz 2](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:connecting-motion-and-forces/quiz/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces-quiz-2)
9. [Motion and forces: Unit test](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:connecting-motion-and-forces/test/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces-unit-test)
2. [Unit 2Unit 2: Non-contact interactions](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions)
1. [Understand: gravitational force](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:gravitational-force/e/understand-gravitational-forces)
2. [Apply: gravitational force](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:gravitational-force/e/apply-gravitational-force)
3. [Non-contact interactions: Quiz 1](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:unit-2-phenomenon-based-activities/quiz/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions-quiz-1)
4. [Understand: electric and magnetic forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electric-and-magnetic-forces/e/understand-magnetic-forces)
5. [Apply: electric and magnetic forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electric-and-magnetic-forces/e/understand-electromagnetism)
6. [Non-contact interactions: Quiz 2](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:activity-how-do-bees-pick-up-pollen-in-flowers/quiz/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions-quiz-2)
7. [Non-contact interactions: Unit test](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:activity-how-do-bees-pick-up-pollen-in-flowers/test/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions-unit-test)
3. [Unit 3Unit 3: Energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy)
1. [Understand: kinetic energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:kinetic-energy/e/understand-kinetic-energy)
2. [Apply: kinetic energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:kinetic-energy/e/apply-kineticenergy)
3. [Understand: potential energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:potential-energy/e/understand-potential-energy)
4. [Apply: potential energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:potential-energy/e/apply-potentialenergy)
5. [Energy: Quiz 1](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:potential-energy/quiz/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy-quiz-1)
6. [Understand: conservation of energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:conservation-of-energy/e/understand-changes-in-energy)
7. [Apply: conservation of energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:conservation-of-energy/e/apply-changes-in-energy)
8. [Energy: Quiz 2](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:unit-3-phenomenon-based-activities/quiz/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy-quiz-2)
9. [Energy: Unit test](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:unit-3-phenomenon-based-activities/test/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy-unit-test)
4. [Unit 4Unit 4: Waves](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves)
1. [Understand: wave properties](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:wave-properties/e/understand-wave-properties)
2. [Apply: wave properties](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:wave-properties/e/apply-wave-properties)
3. [Understand: sound waves](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:sound-waves/e/understand-sound-waves)
4. [Waves: Quiz 1](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:sound-waves/quiz/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves-quiz-1)
5. [Understand: electromagnetic waves](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electromagnetic-waves/e/understand-absorption-and-reflection)
6. [Apply: electromagnetic waves](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electromagnetic-waves/e/apply-absorption-and-reflection)
7. [Waves: Quiz 2](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:activity-how-can-light-interactions-be-used-to-create-art/quiz/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves-quiz-2)
8. [Waves: Unit test](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:activity-how-can-light-interactions-be-used-to-create-art/test/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves-unit-test)
5. [Unit 5Unit 5: Explore physics through simulations](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:explore-physics-through-simulations)
This unit's exercises do not count toward course mastery.
6. [Unit 6Unit 6: Teacher resources](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:teacher-resources)
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## Welcome to middle school physics\!
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Learn how we can describe and predict the motion of objects. Explore fundamental interactions of nature which act through fields. Discover how energy manifests in different ways and is conserved. Investigate the properties of waves, including sound and electromagnetic waves. *This course is aligned to the middle school Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). If you’ve mastered this content and want to explore physics at the next level, we recommend our [high school physics](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/highschool-physics) course.*
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## Welcome to middle school physics\!
Learn how we can describe and predict the motion of objects. Explore fundamental interactions of nature which act through fields. Discover how energy manifests in different ways and is conserved. Investigate the properties of waves, including sound and electromagnetic waves. *This course is aligned to the middle school Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). If you’ve mastered this content and want to explore physics at the next level, we recommend our [high school physics](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/highschool-physics) course.*
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[Watch an introduction video2:252 minutes 25 seconds](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion/v/intro-to-middle-school-physics)
[Unit 1: Motion and forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces)
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### Motion
1. [Introduction to middle school physics](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion/v/intro-to-middle-school-physics)
2. [Speed and velocity](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion/v/speed-and-velocity)
3. [Acceleration](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion/v/ms-acceleration)
4. [Reference frames](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion/v/reference-frames)
5. [Describing motion](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion/a/describing-motion)
6. [Understand: motion](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion/e/understand-representing-motion)
7. [Apply: motion](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion/e/apply-motion)
### Forces
1. [Forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:forces/v/forces)
2. [Newton's third law](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:forces/v/newtons-third-law)
3. [Forces and Newton's third law](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:forces/a/forces-and-newtons-third-law)
4. [Understand: forces and Newton's third law](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:forces/e/understand-action-and-reaction-forces)
5. [Apply: forces and Newton's third law](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:forces/e/apply-forces-and-newton-s-third-law)
### Connecting motion and forces
1. [Newton's first law](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:connecting-motion-and-forces/v/newtons-first-law)
2. [Newton's second law](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:connecting-motion-and-forces/v/newtons-second-law)
3. [Connecting motion and forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:connecting-motion-and-forces/a/forces-and-acceleration)
4. [Understand: connecting motion and forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:connecting-motion-and-forces/e/understand-forces-and-acceleration)
5. [Apply: connecting motion and forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:connecting-motion-and-forces/e/apply-forces-and-acceleration)
[Unit 2: Non-contact interactions](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions)
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### Gravitational force
1. [Gravitational force](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:gravitational-force/v/gravitational-force)
2. [Gravitational force](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:gravitational-force/a/gravitational-forces)
3. [Understand: gravitational force](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:gravitational-force/e/understand-gravitational-forces)
4. [Apply: gravitational force](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:gravitational-force/e/apply-gravitational-force)
### Activity: How can a skydiver fall safely?
1. [Activity: How can a skydiver fall safely?](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:unit-2-phenomenon-based-activities/a/activity-how-can-a-skydiver-fall-safely)
### Electric and magnetic forces
1. [Electric force](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electric-and-magnetic-forces/v/electric-force)
2. [Magnetic force](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electric-and-magnetic-forces/v/magnetic-force)
3. [Electric and magnetic forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electric-and-magnetic-forces/a/electromagnetism)
4. [Understand: electric and magnetic forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electric-and-magnetic-forces/e/understand-magnetic-forces)
5. [Apply: electric and magnetic forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electric-and-magnetic-forces/e/understand-electromagnetism)
### Activity: How do bees pick up pollen in flowers?
1. [Activity: How do bees pick up pollen in flowers?](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:activity-how-do-bees-pick-up-pollen-in-flowers/a/activity-how-do-bees-pick-up-pollen-in-flowers)
[Unit 3: Energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy)
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### Kinetic energy
1. [Kinetic energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:kinetic-energy/v/ms-kinetic-energy)
2. [Kinetic energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:kinetic-energy/a/kinetic-energy)
3. [Understand: kinetic energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:kinetic-energy/e/understand-kinetic-energy)
4. [Apply: kinetic energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:kinetic-energy/e/apply-kineticenergy)
### Potential energy
1. [Potential energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:potential-energy/v/ms-potential-energy)
2. [Potential energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:potential-energy/a/potential-energy)
3. [Understand: potential energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:potential-energy/e/understand-potential-energy)
4. [Apply: potential energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:potential-energy/e/apply-potentialenergy)
### Conservation of energy
1. [Conservation of energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:conservation-of-energy/v/ms-conservation-of-energy)
2. [Conservation of energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:conservation-of-energy/a/changes-in-energy)
3. [Understand: conservation of energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:conservation-of-energy/e/understand-changes-in-energy)
4. [Apply: conservation of energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:conservation-of-energy/e/apply-changes-in-energy)
### Activity: Why doesn't a basketball bounce forever?
1. [Activity: Why doesn't a basketball bounce forever?](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:unit-3-phenomenon-based-activities/a/activity-why-doesn-t-a-basketball-bounce-forever)
[Unit 4: Waves](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves)
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### Wave properties
1. [Wave properties](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:wave-properties/v/wave-properties)
2. [Wave properties](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:wave-properties/a/wave-properties)
3. [Understand: wave properties](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:wave-properties/e/understand-wave-properties)
4. [Apply: wave properties](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:wave-properties/e/apply-wave-properties)
### Sound waves
1. [Sound waves](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:sound-waves/v/sound-waves)
2. [Understand: sound waves](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:sound-waves/e/understand-sound-waves)
3. [Human ear](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:sound-waves/v/human-ear-structure-working)
### Electromagnetic waves
1. [The electromagnetic spectrum](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electromagnetic-waves/v/the-electromagnetic-spectrum)
2. [Electromagnetic waves and matter](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electromagnetic-waves/v/electromagnetic-waves-and-matter)
3. [Electromagnetic waves](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electromagnetic-waves/a/electromagnetic-waves)
4. [Understand: electromagnetic waves](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electromagnetic-waves/e/understand-absorption-and-reflection)
5. [Apply: electromagnetic waves](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electromagnetic-waves/e/apply-absorption-and-reflection)
6. [Human eye](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electromagnetic-waves/v/structure-of-human-eye)
### Activity: How can light interactions be used to create art?
1. [Activity: How can light interactions be used to create art?](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:activity-how-can-light-interactions-be-used-to-create-art/a/activity-how-can-light-interactions-be-used-to-create-art)
[Unit 5: Explore physics through simulations](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:explore-physics-through-simulations)
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### Introduction to simulation-based learning
1. [Introduction to simulation-based learning](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:explore-physics-through-simulations/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:introduction-to-simulation-based-learning/a/introduction-to-simulation-based-learning)
### Explore conservation of energy through simulations
1. [Conservation of energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:explore-physics-through-simulations/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:explore-conservation-of-energy-through-simulations/a/changes-in-energy)
2. [PhET challenge: Conservation of energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:explore-physics-through-simulations/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:explore-conservation-of-energy-through-simulations/e/phet-simulation-exploring-conservation-of-energy)
[Unit 6: Teacher resources](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:teacher-resources)
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### Unit guides
1. [How to use our NGSS-aligned unit guides](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:teacher-resources/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:unit-guides/a/how-to-use-our-ngss-aligned-unit-guides)
2. [Middle school physics unit guides](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:teacher-resources/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:unit-guides/a/middle-school-physics-unit-guides)
### Hands-on physics activities
1. [Introduction to hands-on science activities](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:teacher-resources/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:hands-on-physics-activities/a/introduction-to-hands-on-science-activities)
2. [Activity: How can a skydiver fall safely?](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:teacher-resources/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:hands-on-physics-activities/a/activity-how-can-a-skydiver-fall-safely)
3. [Activity: How do bees pick up pollen in flowers?](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:teacher-resources/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:hands-on-physics-activities/a/activity-how-do-bees-pick-up-pollen-in-flowers)
4. [Activity: Why doesn't a basketball bounce forever?](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:teacher-resources/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:hands-on-physics-activities/a/activity-why-doesn-t-a-basketball-bounce-forever)
5. [Activity: How can light interactions be used to create art?](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:teacher-resources/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:hands-on-physics-activities/a/activity-how-can-light-interactions-be-used-to-create-art)
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[Unit 1Motion and forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces)
[Unit 2Non-contact interactions](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions)
[Unit 3Energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy)
[Unit 4Waves](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves)
[Unit 5Explore physics through simulations](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:explore-physics-through-simulations)
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1. [Unit 1Unit 1: Motion and forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces)
1. [Understand: motion](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion/e/understand-representing-motion)
2. [Apply: motion](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion/e/apply-motion)
3. [Understand: forces and Newton's third law](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:forces/e/understand-action-and-reaction-forces)
4. [Apply: forces and Newton's third law](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:forces/e/apply-forces-and-newton-s-third-law)
5. [Motion and forces: Quiz 1](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:forces/quiz/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces-quiz-1)
6. [Understand: connecting motion and forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:connecting-motion-and-forces/e/understand-forces-and-acceleration)
7. [Apply: connecting motion and forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:connecting-motion-and-forces/e/apply-forces-and-acceleration)
8. [Motion and forces: Quiz 2](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:connecting-motion-and-forces/quiz/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces-quiz-2)
9. [Motion and forces: Unit test](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:connecting-motion-and-forces/test/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces-unit-test)
2. [Unit 2Unit 2: Non-contact interactions](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions)
1. [Understand: gravitational force](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:gravitational-force/e/understand-gravitational-forces)
2. [Apply: gravitational force](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:gravitational-force/e/apply-gravitational-force)
3. [Non-contact interactions: Quiz 1](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:unit-2-phenomenon-based-activities/quiz/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions-quiz-1)
4. [Understand: electric and magnetic forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electric-and-magnetic-forces/e/understand-magnetic-forces)
5. [Apply: electric and magnetic forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electric-and-magnetic-forces/e/understand-electromagnetism)
6. [Non-contact interactions: Quiz 2](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:activity-how-do-bees-pick-up-pollen-in-flowers/quiz/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions-quiz-2)
7. [Non-contact interactions: Unit test](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:activity-how-do-bees-pick-up-pollen-in-flowers/test/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions-unit-test)
3. [Unit 3Unit 3: Energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy)
1. [Understand: kinetic energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:kinetic-energy/e/understand-kinetic-energy)
2. [Apply: kinetic energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:kinetic-energy/e/apply-kineticenergy)
3. [Understand: potential energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:potential-energy/e/understand-potential-energy)
4. [Apply: potential energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:potential-energy/e/apply-potentialenergy)
5. [Energy: Quiz 1](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:potential-energy/quiz/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy-quiz-1)
6. [Understand: conservation of energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:conservation-of-energy/e/understand-changes-in-energy)
7. [Apply: conservation of energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:conservation-of-energy/e/apply-changes-in-energy)
8. [Energy: Quiz 2](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:unit-3-phenomenon-based-activities/quiz/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy-quiz-2)
9. [Energy: Unit test](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:unit-3-phenomenon-based-activities/test/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy-unit-test)
4. [Unit 4Unit 4: Waves](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves)
1. [Understand: wave properties](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:wave-properties/e/understand-wave-properties)
2. [Apply: wave properties](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:wave-properties/e/apply-wave-properties)
3. [Understand: sound waves](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:sound-waves/e/understand-sound-waves)
4. [Waves: Quiz 1](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:sound-waves/quiz/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves-quiz-1)
5. [Understand: electromagnetic waves](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electromagnetic-waves/e/understand-absorption-and-reflection)
6. [Apply: electromagnetic waves](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electromagnetic-waves/e/apply-absorption-and-reflection)
7. [Waves: Quiz 2](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:activity-how-can-light-interactions-be-used-to-create-art/quiz/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves-quiz-2)
8. [Waves: Unit test](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:activity-how-can-light-interactions-be-used-to-create-art/test/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves-unit-test)
5. [Unit 5Unit 5: Explore physics through simulations](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:explore-physics-through-simulations)
This unit's exercises do not count toward course mastery.
6. [Unit 6Unit 6: Teacher resources](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:teacher-resources)
This unit does not include exercises.
7. Course challenge
Test your knowledge of the skills in this course.[Start Course challenge](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/test/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:course-challenge)
## Welcome to middle school physics\!
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Learn how we can describe and predict the motion of objects. Explore fundamental interactions of nature which act through fields. Discover how energy manifests in different ways and is conserved. Investigate the properties of waves, including sound and electromagnetic waves. *This course is aligned to the middle school Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). If you’ve mastered this content and want to explore physics at the next level, we recommend our [high school physics](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/highschool-physics) course.*
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## Welcome to middle school physics\!
Learn how we can describe and predict the motion of objects. Explore fundamental interactions of nature which act through fields. Discover how energy manifests in different ways and is conserved. Investigate the properties of waves, including sound and electromagnetic waves. *This course is aligned to the middle school Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). If you’ve mastered this content and want to explore physics at the next level, we recommend our [high school physics](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/highschool-physics) course.*
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**Teaching this course? Check out our [teacher resources](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:teacher-resources)\!**
[Learn more](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion/v/intro-to-middle-school-physics)
[Watch an introduction video2 minutes 25 seconds](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion/v/intro-to-middle-school-physics)
[Unit 1: Motion and forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces) Unit mastery: 0% Motion [Introduction to middle school physics](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion/v/intro-to-middle-school-physics) [Speed and velocity](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion/v/speed-and-velocity) [Acceleration](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion/v/ms-acceleration) [Reference frames](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion/v/reference-frames) [Describing motion](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion/a/describing-motion) [Understand: motion](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion/e/understand-representing-motion) [Apply: motion](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion/e/apply-motion) Forces [Forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:forces/v/forces) [Newton's third law](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:forces/v/newtons-third-law) [Forces and Newton's third law](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:forces/a/forces-and-newtons-third-law) [Understand: forces and Newton's third law](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:forces/e/understand-action-and-reaction-forces) [Apply: forces and Newton's third law](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:forces/e/apply-forces-and-newton-s-third-law) Connecting motion and forces [Newton's first law](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:connecting-motion-and-forces/v/newtons-first-law) [Newton's second law](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:connecting-motion-and-forces/v/newtons-second-law) [Connecting motion and forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:connecting-motion-and-forces/a/forces-and-acceleration) [Understand: connecting motion and forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:connecting-motion-and-forces/e/understand-forces-and-acceleration) [Apply: connecting motion and forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:motion-and-forces/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:connecting-motion-and-forces/e/apply-forces-and-acceleration) [Unit 2: Non-contact interactions](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions) Unit mastery: 0% Gravitational force [Gravitational force](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:gravitational-force/v/gravitational-force) [Gravitational force](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:gravitational-force/a/gravitational-forces) [Understand: gravitational force](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:gravitational-force/e/understand-gravitational-forces) [Apply: gravitational force](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:gravitational-force/e/apply-gravitational-force) Activity: How can a skydiver fall safely? [Activity: How can a skydiver fall safely?](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:unit-2-phenomenon-based-activities/a/activity-how-can-a-skydiver-fall-safely) Electric and magnetic forces [Electric force](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electric-and-magnetic-forces/v/electric-force) [Magnetic force](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electric-and-magnetic-forces/v/magnetic-force) [Electric and magnetic forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electric-and-magnetic-forces/a/electromagnetism) [Understand: electric and magnetic forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electric-and-magnetic-forces/e/understand-magnetic-forces) [Apply: electric and magnetic forces](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electric-and-magnetic-forces/e/understand-electromagnetism) Activity: How do bees pick up pollen in flowers? [Activity: How do bees pick up pollen in flowers?](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:non-contact-interactions/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:activity-how-do-bees-pick-up-pollen-in-flowers/a/activity-how-do-bees-pick-up-pollen-in-flowers) [Unit 3: Energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy) Unit mastery: 0% Kinetic energy [Kinetic energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:kinetic-energy/v/ms-kinetic-energy) [Kinetic energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:kinetic-energy/a/kinetic-energy) [Understand: kinetic energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:kinetic-energy/e/understand-kinetic-energy) [Apply: kinetic energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:kinetic-energy/e/apply-kineticenergy) Potential energy [Potential energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:potential-energy/v/ms-potential-energy) [Potential energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:potential-energy/a/potential-energy) [Understand: potential energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:potential-energy/e/understand-potential-energy) [Apply: potential energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:potential-energy/e/apply-potentialenergy) Conservation of energy [Conservation of energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:conservation-of-energy/v/ms-conservation-of-energy) [Conservation of energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:conservation-of-energy/a/changes-in-energy) [Understand: conservation of energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:conservation-of-energy/e/understand-changes-in-energy) [Apply: conservation of energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:conservation-of-energy/e/apply-changes-in-energy) Activity: Why doesn't a basketball bounce forever? [Activity: Why doesn't a basketball bounce forever?](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:energy/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:unit-3-phenomenon-based-activities/a/activity-why-doesn-t-a-basketball-bounce-forever) [Unit 4: Waves](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves) Unit mastery: 0% Wave properties [Wave properties](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:wave-properties/v/wave-properties) [Wave properties](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:wave-properties/a/wave-properties) [Understand: wave properties](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:wave-properties/e/understand-wave-properties) [Apply: wave properties](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:wave-properties/e/apply-wave-properties) Sound waves [Sound waves](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:sound-waves/v/sound-waves) [Understand: sound waves](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:sound-waves/e/understand-sound-waves) [Human ear](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:sound-waves/v/human-ear-structure-working) Electromagnetic waves [The electromagnetic spectrum](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electromagnetic-waves/v/the-electromagnetic-spectrum) [Electromagnetic waves and matter](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electromagnetic-waves/v/electromagnetic-waves-and-matter) [Electromagnetic waves](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electromagnetic-waves/a/electromagnetic-waves) [Understand: electromagnetic waves](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electromagnetic-waves/e/understand-absorption-and-reflection) [Apply: electromagnetic waves](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electromagnetic-waves/e/apply-absorption-and-reflection) [Human eye](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:electromagnetic-waves/v/structure-of-human-eye) Activity: How can light interactions be used to create art? [Activity: How can light interactions be used to create art?](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:waves/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:activity-how-can-light-interactions-be-used-to-create-art/a/activity-how-can-light-interactions-be-used-to-create-art) [Unit 5: Explore physics through simulations](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:explore-physics-through-simulations) Mastery unavailable Introduction to simulation-based learning [Introduction to simulation-based learning](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:explore-physics-through-simulations/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:introduction-to-simulation-based-learning/a/introduction-to-simulation-based-learning) Explore conservation of energy through simulations [Conservation of energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:explore-physics-through-simulations/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:explore-conservation-of-energy-through-simulations/a/changes-in-energy) [PhET challenge: Conservation of energy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:explore-physics-through-simulations/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:explore-conservation-of-energy-through-simulations/e/phet-simulation-exploring-conservation-of-energy) [Unit 6: Teacher resources](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:teacher-resources) Mastery unavailable Unit guides [How to use our NGSS-aligned unit guides](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:teacher-resources/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:unit-guides/a/how-to-use-our-ngss-aligned-unit-guides) [Middle school physics unit guides](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:teacher-resources/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:unit-guides/a/middle-school-physics-unit-guides) Hands-on physics activities [Introduction to hands-on science activities](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:teacher-resources/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:hands-on-physics-activities/a/introduction-to-hands-on-science-activities) [Activity: How can a skydiver fall safely?](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:teacher-resources/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:hands-on-physics-activities/a/activity-how-can-a-skydiver-fall-safely) [Activity: How do bees pick up pollen in flowers?](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:teacher-resources/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:hands-on-physics-activities/a/activity-how-do-bees-pick-up-pollen-in-flowers) [Activity: Why doesn't a basketball bounce forever?](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:teacher-resources/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:hands-on-physics-activities/a/activity-why-doesn-t-a-basketball-bounce-forever) [Activity: How can light interactions be used to create art?](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:teacher-resources/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:hands-on-physics-activities/a/activity-how-can-light-interactions-be-used-to-create-art) Up next for you:Course challengeTest your knowledge of the skills in this course.[Start Course challenge](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-physics/test/x1baed5db7c1bb50b:course-challenge)
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