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Conservation of Energy

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What is the fundamental principle of the conservation of energy?

Energy can be created but not destroyed.

Energy can be neither created nor destroyed, only converted from one type to another. (correct)

Energy can be both created and destroyed.

Energy can be destroyed but not created.

What is the unit of measurement for gravitational potential energy?

Kilograms per meter

Joules per kilogram

Joules (correct)

Joules per meter

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

mv^2

1/2 mv^2 (correct)

m/v

What is the purpose of the inclined plane in the physics lab?

To investigate the conservation of energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the acceleration due to gravity on Earth?

9.8 m/s^2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the weighing scale in the physics lab?

To measure the mass of the toy car Signup and view all the answers

What is the energy converted to due to friction in the physics lab?

Heat energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of marking the starting point and stopping point on the surface?

To define the region of interest for the experiment Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for the kinetic energy of the toy car?

Joules Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of calculating the average of the trials?

To reduce the error in the measurement Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation for calculating the kinetic energy of the toy car?

Kinetic energy = 0.5 x mass x velocity^2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of little g on Earth?

9.8 Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for the difference between the kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy?

Some energy is converted into heat through friction Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of measuring the mass of the toy car?

To calculate the kinetic energy of the toy car Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in the lab?

Finding the difference between the kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Conservation of Energy

Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, it only changes from one type to another.
If one type of energy is lost, another type of energy must be gained.

Types of Energy

Kinetic energy: the energy of motion, dependent on an object's velocity.
Gravitational potential energy: dependent on an object's height, calculated by mgh (mass × acceleration due to gravity × height).

Equations

Gravitational potential energy (GPE): GPE = mgh
Kinetic energy: KE = 0.5mv^2 (0.5 × mass × velocity^2)

Physics Lab

Investigating conservation of energy using an inclined plane.
Calculating energy released as heat through friction.
Materials needed: ramp materials, flat surface, stopwatch, tape measure, duct tape, toy car, and weighing scale.

Lab Steps

Set up the ramp and mark starting and stopping points.
Measure distance and height, and record data.
Release the toy car and time its journey.
Repeat the experiment multiple times and calculate the average.

Analyzing Data

Calculate the car's speed using the equation: speed = distance ÷ time.
Calculate kinetic energy using the car's speed and mass.
Calculate gravitational potential energy using the car's height and mass.
Find the difference between kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy to determine the energy turned into heat through friction.

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Learn about the concept of conservation of energy, where energy is neither created nor destroyed, but transformed from one type to another. Understand how different types of energy, such as kinetic, elastic, and gravitational potential energy, are interrelated.