Energy D5: Work on a Ramp

  • Due No due date
  • Points 16
  • Questions 17
  • Time Limit None
  • Allowed Attempts Unlimited

Instructions

FQ: What's the relationship between work and energy?

Watch (1)-1.png 1.  Watch:  Work as the way to add energy to a system

Watch this video to see how work is related to force, distance and energy:  STOP at 4:30!!

 

2.  In-class practice problems

Respond (1)-2.png 3.  Mini-Lab:  Work simulation + take quiz

Open this simulation, make it big by clicking and dragging the lower right corner, and use it to answer the questions on this quiz!

 

4.  In Class Lab: 

Measure the work to pull something up a hill.  How does that compare to the potential energy added to the system?  Did all your work go into potential energy? 

 

 

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