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Title Mechanical energy - Kinetic and Potential
Description Introduction to mechanical energy transformations from kinetic to potential with and without friction in the system. This activity was written for a 6th grade course which has many english second language learners.
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords friction, kinetic energy, potential energy
Simulation(s) Energy Skate Park


Author(s) Jackie Esler
School / Organization Boulder Valley School District
Date submitted 7/18/11
Date updated 7/30/11