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Title Conservation of Energy using Masses and Springs (homework version) (Inquiry Based)
Description The students will use the simulation to learn the goals through an inquiry approach. There is a pre/post test and clicker questions provided. The Remote lab version aligns with the HTML version; the original HW version was for the Flash sim Learning Goals: Students will be able to explain the Conservation of Mechanical Energy concept using kinetic, elastic potential, and gravitational potential energy. This is the homework version. There is a pre/post test included.
Subject Physics
Level High School, Undergrad - Intro
Type Homework, Lab, Multiple-Choice Concept Questions, Remote Learning
Duration 30 minutes
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords Energy, Work, mass, periodic, phet activity
Simulation(s) Masses and Springs (HTML5), Massa dan Pegas


Author(s) Trish Loeblein
School / Organization PhET CU Boulder
Date submitted 05/11/03
Date updated 20/04/06