Conservation of Energy
Students will apply the principle of conservation of energy to various systems, understanding energy transformations between kinetic and potential forms.
Key Questions
- Analyze how energy is conserved in a closed system, even as it transforms between different forms.
- Evaluate the role of friction in the apparent 'loss' of mechanical energy.
- Design a system that demonstrates the continuous transformation of kinetic and potential energy.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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