Toer energy activity 1
Activity Name
Observing that energy is ability to do work
Objectives
- Show the connection between energy and work done
- When force is applied, work is done and this changes energy state of the body
Method
Time
Materials
Use the following images for discussion
Steps
- Ask students to hold a brick
- What happens to their hand?
- What happens if it is dropped?
- What are the forces acting on it?
- Investigate similarly with a spring
- Investiate similarly with a rubber band - catapult
Dicussion questions
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