NST1502
Natural Science and Technology in the Classroom 2
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER 03
ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE: 12 August 2025
N. B PARAPHRASE YOUR WORK TO AVOID PLAGARISM (CHANGE WORDS)
Question 1: Define the scientific terms below
1.1 Potential energy
The energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration. For
example, an object held at a height has gravitational potential energy because
of its position relative to the Earth.
1.2 Constellations
Groups of stars forming recognizable patterns, traditionally named after
mythological beings, animals, or objects, used to help map the night sky.
Natural Science and Technology in the Classroom 2
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER 03
ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE: 12 August 2025
N. B PARAPHRASE YOUR WORK TO AVOID PLAGARISM (CHANGE WORDS)
Question 1: Define the scientific terms below
1.1 Potential energy
The energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration. For
example, an object held at a height has gravitational potential energy because
of its position relative to the Earth.
1.2 Constellations
Groups of stars forming recognizable patterns, traditionally named after
mythological beings, animals, or objects, used to help map the night sky.
