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Kinetic Energy

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Subject:
Science and Technology
Institution Name:
University of Utah
Collection:
ASPIRE
Grade Level:
Secondary
Abstract:

Most students will have an intuitive sense that kinetic energy depends on how fast something is moving (speed) and how massive it is (mass). (We use speed instead of velocity, because energy is a scalar, and independent of direction.) They know that it hurts more in dodge ball when the ball is thrown with more speed than when it is thrown with less speed. They also know that is hurts more to drop a bowling ball on their foot than it does to drop a tennis ball. Exactly how mass, speed and kinetic energy are related is the purpose of this lab. Which is more important in determining kinetic energy? mass or speed? or are they of the same importance?

Course Type:
Learning Module
Material Type:
Activities and Labs, Curriculum Standards
Media Format:
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Copyright Holder:
Copyright University of Utah

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