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Potential to Kinetic Energy - this lab uses an interesting technique for analyzing the energy transfer that occurs in a falling object. |
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Roller Coaster Simulation - hang on for the ride of your life! This simulation is to be used for the Energy Changes of a Rollercoaster QuickLab 7-1. |
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Work-Energy Theorem - step into the Physics Classroom and learn how force relates to work. Just because you apply a force does not mean work is done! Once you have read the lesson, try some of the questions. |
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Inuit Bows - beautiful and effective bows:
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Work = Force x Displacement - when does force yield work?
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Gravitational Potential Energy - look up, way up!
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Hooke's Law - more force, more displacement; it's that simple.
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Kinetic Energy - energy of motion:
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Deep Impact - what is an impact crater? Check out the great movie! |
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Section 6.1 Quiz |
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Mechanical Energy - can be different forms of energy:
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 PhET Interactive Simulations - an extensive suite of interactive simulations, all expertly crafted to support student studies. These high-quality simulations are created at the University of Colorado and are completely free to use:
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Mechanical Energy - try this challenging lab to prove the work done on an object equals the kinetic energy it gains. |
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Section 6.2 Quiz |
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Trampoline - In this experiment you will be measuring the position and velocity of a bouncing bowling ball. Note: VideoPoint software is required for this activity.
- Download the zip archive - Trampoline (the archive contains a QuickTime movie, a sample VideoPoint file, guides in pdf and word format, and a "Read Me" text file. It is recommended you start with the Read Me file).
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PhET Interactive Simulations - an extensive suite of interactive simulations, all expertly crafted to support student studies. These high-quality simulations are created at the University of Colorado and are completely free to use:
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Energy and Orbits - Find out more aboutthe mechanical energy, gravitational potential energy, and kinetic energy of a satellite-Earth system or a projectile-Earth system. |
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Pendulum Energy - Learn about the relationships among the mechanical, kinetic, and gravitational potential energies of a pendulum. |
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The Pendulum - exchange of potential and kinetic energy:
- The Nose Crusher - an on-line experiment demonstrating the conservation of energy. Great videos!
- Pendulum - from the conservation principles to more advanced calculations.
- The Work-Energy Theorem - analysis of situations in which mechanical energy is conserved.
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Energy in a Collision Lab - what can be more fun than smashing carts together? In this lab, you will determine if energy is conserved in a collision. |
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Energy of a Isolated and Non-Isolated System - use this activity and accompanying Excel spreadsheet to investigate Kepler's Law. |
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Section 6.3 Quiz |
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Power - basic terminology and concepts, with a quiz too. |
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Improving Automobile Efficiency - with gasoline so expensive, it pays to be efficient:
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Power of Human Activities - an interesting list! |
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Fuel Cells - it would be great if this technology were more wide-spread:
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Prony Brake - measuring power output:
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Section 6.4 Quiz |
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Chapter 6 Review Quiz |
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Unit 3 Review Quiz |
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