Work & Kinetic Energy Simulation

Data Sheet

 


the simulation

Part 1 - Qualitative Observations

  1. As the force pushes the block, the block's velocity (increases/decreases/stays the same). How do you know?


  2. As the force pushes the block, the block's kinetic energy (increases/decreases/stays the same). How do you know?


  3. Does the net force do work on the block? Justify your answer.



Part 2 - Quantitative Observations

data table

Sample Calculations:

Work done by the net force:

 

Kinetic energy of the block:

 

Percent of difference:


Conclusions:

 

 

 



last update March 4, 2003 by JL Stanbrough