Work & Kinetic Energy Simulation
Data Sheet
the simulation
Part 1 - Qualitative Observations
- As the force pushes the block, the block's velocity
(increases/decreases/stays the same). How do you know?
- As the force pushes the block, the block's kinetic energy
(increases/decreases/stays the same). How do you know?
- Does the net force do work on the block? Justify your
answer.
Part 2 - Quantitative Observations
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