Work And Kinetic Energy

In this lab, students use a photogate and dynamics system to investigate the relationship between the change in kinetic energy of an object experiencing a non-zero net conservative force and the work done by that net force on the object, and then use their data to establish a measurement-based relationship between work and kinetic energy.

Grade Level: Advanced Placement

Subject: Physics

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Standards Correlations

IB® Topics AP® Topics
2.3 4.C.2.1; 2

Featured Equipment

Smart Gate

Smart Gate

Photogate that can be connected to any PASPORT interface, has auxiliary port to daisy chain gates, double beams for accurate speed measurement, and a special photogate tape slot.

Cart Picket Fences (2 Pack) - IDS

Cart Picket Fences (2 Pack) - IDS

Replacement photogate fences that mount on Dynamics Carts.

Angle Indicator Angle Indicator

Angle Indicator

Fastens to the T-Slot of a dynamics track with hanging brass plumb bob for angle indicator.

Support

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