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Objective

To teach the definitions of work and energy, kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy, the Work-Energy Theorem, to demonstrate non-conservative work due to friction and to demonstrate energy conservation for cars rolling down ramps.

  
  
  
Work and Energy - Assembly.docx
  
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Work and Energy - Balance Sheet - Data w10.xls
  
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Work and Energy - Instructor Outline.docx
  
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Work and Energy - Student Worksheet - Longer Version.docx
  
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Work and Energy - Student Worksheet - Shorter Version.docx
  
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Work and Energy_ppt_RevW10.ppt
  
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car - Pitsco PC Sportster
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car - Hot Wheels, with aluminum photo gate flag
1
bolt - hex bolt, 1/2" by 2"
1
nut
2
washer - steel, 1/2"
8
ramp - steel wall stud ramp, 10' long
1
bucket - Homer
2
scale - spring scale, Ohaus, 200g/2N
1
ruler
1
rubber band - 2" long thin
1
scale - digital
1
stopwatch
1
calculator
1
ramp - 8'
1
Force Down Ramp Assembly
1
tape - clear package tape
1
scissors
1
Data Acquisition System of Pitsco Cars
1
meter stick
1