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Gizmo Potential Energy Shelves SE
physical learning (Harper Adams University)
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Student Exploration: Potential Energy on Shelves
Vocabulary: gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, weight, work
Prior Knowledge Questions (Do these BEFORE using the Gizmo.)
1. Look at divers A and B in the picture at left.
Which diver had to put the most effort into
climbing to the top of his board? Explain.
Diver A had to put more
effort into his diving
because he has to climb
higher up
Diver A has to put more effort into his dive
because he climbed higher up
2. Which diver do you think will make the biggest
splash? Explain. I think diver A will since he will
hit the water with more force.
Gizmo Warm-up
It takes energy to climb up to the top of a diving board, and of
course a diver that leaps off the board and makes a big splash in
the water also has a lot of energy. But how much energy does a
diver have while he is standing at the top of the diving board?
Even at the top of the board, the diver has energy—a type of
energy called potential energy. Potential energy is the energy an
object has because of its position or shape. Using the Potential
Energy on Shelves Gizmo, you will discover how gravity gives
objects potential energy because of their position above the floor.
2019
Downloaded by Lamsmmwaura Muiruri ()
Gizmo Potential Energy Shelves SE
physical learning (Harper Adams University)
Scan to open on Studocu
Studocu is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or university
Downloaded by Lamsmmwaura Muiruri ()
, lOMoARcPSD|51556245
Name: Robert Le Date: 1/26/24
Student Exploration: Potential Energy on Shelves
Vocabulary: gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, weight, work
Prior Knowledge Questions (Do these BEFORE using the Gizmo.)
1. Look at divers A and B in the picture at left.
Which diver had to put the most effort into
climbing to the top of his board? Explain.
Diver A had to put more
effort into his diving
because he has to climb
higher up
Diver A has to put more effort into his dive
because he climbed higher up
2. Which diver do you think will make the biggest
splash? Explain. I think diver A will since he will
hit the water with more force.
Gizmo Warm-up
It takes energy to climb up to the top of a diving board, and of
course a diver that leaps off the board and makes a big splash in
the water also has a lot of energy. But how much energy does a
diver have while he is standing at the top of the diving board?
Even at the top of the board, the diver has energy—a type of
energy called potential energy. Potential energy is the energy an
object has because of its position or shape. Using the Potential
Energy on Shelves Gizmo, you will discover how gravity gives
objects potential energy because of their position above the floor.
2019
Downloaded by Lamsmmwaura Muiruri ()
