Product Summary
The total work done on an object is compared with the change in kinetic energy of the object. Using a High Resolution Force Sensor and a Motion Sensor, students record and display the force as a function of position. The work done is the area under the Force vs. Position plot. At any point during the experiment, kinetic energy is calculated from the velocity measured with the Motion Sensor. Students explore the meaning of dissipative forces.
PASCO Advantage: Instead of just focusing on the end points, real-time measurements of force, position, and velocity allow students to continuously examine the work done and the resulting kinetic energy of the cart during its entire trip down the track.
Designed for use with any of the following
- 850 Universal Interface
- 550 Universal Interface
- Any PASPORT interface with 2 ports
Concepts
- Kinetic energy
- Potential energy
- Work energy theorem
- Conservation of mechanical energy
What's Included
Data Collection Software
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Interface Required
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Buying Guide
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Experiments
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Work Energy Theorem Experiment.
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College • High School / Physics
The purpose of this activity is to compare the total work done on an object to the change in kinetic energy of the object. The force sensor is used to measure the variable force applied to a cart by a spring. The Motion Sensor...
