KINETIC ENERGY

LEARNING GOALS

Describe Kinetic Energy

Describe the relationship between KE and PE

KINETIC ENERGY

Kinetic Energy: The energy of an object that is due to the object’s motion or action.

MAXIMUM KINETIC ENERGY

Maximum Kinetic Energy- When the motion or action of the object is at its greatest.

MINIMUM KINETIC ENERGY

Minimum Kinetic Energy- When the motion or action of the system is at its least.

PENDULUM LAB

Scientific Question: How are kinetic and potential energy related?

Safety precautions: Use the pendulum only as demonstrated in class. Keep all yard sticks on the tables.

PE/KE RELATIONSHIP

How are PE and KE related?When is PE at its max?When is KE at its max?When are PE and KE equal?

PE/KE RELATIONSHIP

PE and KE have an INVERSE relationship.As one goes up, the other goes down.

INVERSE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KINETIC AND POTENTIAL ENERGY

Seesaw

Potential

Kinetic

PRACTICE PROBLEM

ROLLER COASTER LAB

Goals: SI: Record observations correctly Energy: Analyze the amount of kinetic and

potential energy in a system. Question

How does the amount of potential energy in a system effect the amount of kinetic energy in a system?

Safety Precautions Marbles are to stay on the tracks only. Do not stand on chairs or tables. Keep tracks out of the isle.