Slopestyle skiing requires athletes to twist, jump, spin and flip into the air. Before pushing off and beginning their run, the skiier is loaded with potential energy and as they skii down the course that is converted to kinetic energy.

Marge must convert kinetic energy to potential energy to correct for Homer's errant throw or they won't make the Olympic team.

Jordan conducts a science experiment in front of her class. In her experiment, she holds in front of her a ball suspended by a string and releases it. She states that, when the ball swings, it will never reach the same in front of her again.

Phil demonstrates potential and kinetic energy using an old traffic controller and a bagel. He explains the difference between the two types of energy.

The Griswold family takes the security guard of Wally World, Lasky, hostage and makes him take them on all of the roller coaster rides. Before the ride starts, Lasky warns Rusty that he didn't have a positive experience with the ride in the past. Throughout the entire ride, Lasky appears to be nervous and sick to his stomach.