What did we learn from out experiment where we changed the height of our marble ramp? we looked at the relationship between height (more potential energy) and kinetic energy (speed).
Showing posts with label kinetic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kinetic. Show all posts
Friday, September 4, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Kinetic and Potential energy
In order for us to begin learning about roller coasters we need to understand the basics of physics. Potential and kinetic energy are hugely important in the success of roller coasters. Room ten participated in an activity involving marbles and different heights - looking at the relationship between potential and kinetic energy. Potential energy is when someting is not moving but is storing its (potential) energy. Kinetic energy is speed energy (movement). check out the links under the inquiry heading on the left hand side of the blog for more.
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