Ramp Activity 1: Using free body diagrams for motion on an incline (Inquiry Based)

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Submission Information
Authors	Trish Loeblein
Contact Email	ploeblei@jeffco.k12.co.us
School / Organization	Evergreen High School and PhET CU Boulder
Submitted	06/05/04
Updated	11/06/14
Contribution Description
Title	Ramp Activity 1: Using free body diagrams for motion on an incline (Inquiry Based)
Simulations	Gaya dan Gerak pada Bidang Miring
Keywords	Vectors, motion, math, phet activity, graph, incline, friction
Description	There was simulation called “The Ramp”, but our research showed that it had too many learning goals. The first tab of the sim is simplified and energy parts of the sim have been deleted as well. There are plans to design and produce an “Energy and Work” simulation. The old version of the sim is still available until the new sim is produced. These lessons work with either version.
Level	High School, Undergraduate - Intro
Type	Lab, Concept Questions
Subject	Physics
Duration	60 minutes
Answers Included	No
Language	English

	Content Level
Content Standard	K-4	5-8	9-12
Science as Inquiry - A
Physical Science - B
Life Science - C
Earth & Space Science - D
Science & Technology - E
Science in Personal and Social Perspective - F
History and Nature of Science - G

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Reason for nomination

What do you think about this activity? How did you use it or change it for your class? Professionally constructive comments welcome.

what level of hs physics is this for? I would use it with a conceptual course or a freshman introductory physics but it would need to be more complex for an honors or an AP section. 08/12/08 S. Chasteen

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