Potential and Kinetic Energy Lab

Amy·

Physics

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can you create a lab including data table and graph for a 6th grade lesson on potential and kinetic energy

In this learning resource, students will explore the concepts of potential and kinetic energy through a hands-on marble ramp experiment. The activity aims to demonstrate the relationship between height and the speed of a marble rolling down a ramp. Students are required to conduct trials at different ramp heights, measure the distance traveled by the marble, and collect data regarding its speed. They will analyze this data using graphs to identify patterns and draw conclusions about how potential energy transforms into kinetic energy. The resource includes vocabulary definitions, material lists, safety procedures, experimental setup instructions, and reflection questions to enhance understanding.