Gravitational Potential Energy
Students will calculate gravitational potential energy and apply the principle of conservation of energy.
Key Questions
- Explain how gravitational potential energy is converted to kinetic energy in a falling object.
- Analyze the energy transformations in a pendulum swing, considering air resistance.
- Design a system that maximizes the conversion of potential energy to useful work.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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