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Learning Target:
1. Physics: Conservation of Energy
To Do:
1. Watch videos and read explanations about Potential and Kinetic Energy.
2. Answer all questions in Conservation of Energy Learning Module: Worksheet.
3. Build a model/design a project that demonstrates Potential and Kinetic Energy
4. Complete one of the problems from the final problem set.
Written Explanations:
https://www.teachengineering.org/view_lesson.php?url=collection/cub_/lessons/cub_ene
rgy/cub_energy_lesson01.xml
https://www.teachengineering.org/view_lesson.php?url=collection/duk_/lessons/duk_roll
ercoaster_music_less/duk_rollercoaster_music_less.xml
http://blog.benwildeboer.com/2011/pipe-insulation-roller-coasters/
http://www.real-world-physics-problems.com/roller-coaster-physics.html
Conservation of Energy Learning Module: Worksheet
Part 1:
Definitions of Energy.
Directions: Write down the definition for each of the following terms after reading the article.
ENERGY:
The capacity to do work.
KINETIC ENERGY:
Is energy of motion. Any object that is moving has kinetic energy. The kinetic energy depends
on both mass and velocity
POTENTIAL ENERGY:
The energy of position, or stored energy. Potential energy is a result of an object's position,
mass and the acceleration of gravity
Part 2:
Identify Potential vs. Kinetic Energy
Directions: Determine the best match between basic types of energy and the description
provided. Put the correct letter in the blank.
C . Burning a match
Part 3:
Compare Values of Potential vs. Kinetic Energy
Circle the one with more Potential energy and briefly explain why.
1. A 25 kg mass or a 30 kg mass at the top of a hill?
Mass is the measure of something's resistance to change, it can go farther and faster the bigger
it is. This means the 30 kg mass has more stores energy.
2. A car at the top of the hill or the bottom of a hill?
Since the mass is on top of a hill, the more energy is stored and ready turn into kinetic energy.
Circle the one with more Kinetic energy and briefly explain why.
5. A 25 kg mass or a 30 kg mass g
oing 5 m/s.
Its heavier, has more weighted momentum to go faster and farther.
Part 4:
Calculate Values of Potential vs. Kinetic Energy
6. A rock is at the top of a 20 meter tall hill. The rock has a mass of 10 kg. How much
potential energy does it have?
1,960j
7. CHALLENGE QUESTION: How high up is a 3 kg object that has 300 joules of energy?
300j=3(9.8)(h)
300/29.4=10.2
h=10.2
8. CHALLENGE QUESTION: A rolling ball has 18 joules of kinetic energy and is rolling 3
m/s. Find its mass.
18j=1/2m x 3^2
9/2=4.5
18/4.5=4
m=4
9. Two objects were lifted by a machine. One object had a mass of 2 kilograms, and was lifted
at a speed of 2 m/sec. The other had a mass of 4 kilograms and was lifted at a rate of 3 m/sec.
m=2kg v=2m/sec^2 =4j
m=4kg v=3m/sec^2 =18j
a. Which object had more kinetic energy while it was being lifted?
m=4kg v=3m/sec^2 =18j ( second object)
b. Which object had more potential energy when it was lifted to a distance of 10 meters? Show
your calculation.
(2kg) (9.8m/sec^2) (10) =196j
(4kg) (9.8m/sec^2) (10) =392j (second object)
Swinging Pendulum:
https://www.teachengineering.org/view_activity.php?url=collection/cub_/activities/
cub_energy/cub_energy_lesson03_activity2.xml
Ball Drop Experiment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zALoYHeOno
Rolling ball on an incline plane.
Popsicle stick bomb
Pipe insulation roller coaster (Stanford)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPG5iCp38bA
Problem Set 1: To reach Expert in Conservation of energy after going through Conservation of
Energy Learning Module.
3. Assuming the car makes it up to point C what will be its potential energy (PE)?
64,827j
4. If the velocity of the car is 15m/s at point C, what is its kinetic energy (KE)?
29767.5j
5. If the velocity of the car is 15m/s at point C, what was the velocity of the car at point A?
9,187.5j
Problem Set 2: To reach Proficient in Conservation of energy after going through Conservation
of Energy Learning Module.
Questions: **Assume initial velocity at point A is zero. Assume frictionless and unpropelled
environment.** Calculate the potential energy (PE), kinetic energy (KE) and velocity (V) at each
point. Ill use 50kg
A. Point A:
a. PE = 49,000j
b. KE = 0
c. v = 0
B. Point B:
a. PE = 32,666.67j
b. KE = 16,333.33j
c. v = 25.56m/s
C. Point C:
a. PE = 12,250j
b. KE = 36,750j
c. v = 38.341m/s
D. Point D:
a. PE = 32,666.67j
b. KE = 16.333.33j
c. v = 25.56m/s
Problem Set 3: To reach Basic in Conservation of energy after going through Conservation of
Energy Learning Module.
Questions: **Assume initial velocity at point A is zero. Assume frictionless and unpropelled
environment.** Calculate the potential energy (PE), kinetic energy (KE) and velocity (V) at each
point where not given.
A. Point A:
a. v = 0
b. KE = 0
c. PE = 15,680j
B. Point B:
a. v = 0
b. KE = 0j
c. PE = 0