Energy Analysis of a Mass Oscillating on a Spring



Title Energy Analysis of a Mass Oscillating on a Spring
Description Learning Goals Using a mass oscillating on a spring, students will be able to explain the distribution and transfer of different types of energy: kinetic, elastic potential, gravitational potential, and thermal. Students will also be able to explain the Conservation of Mechanical Energy concept using kinetic, elastic potential, and gravitational potential energy of a mass oscillating on a spring. Students will study what happens when there is also thermal energy of a mass oscillating on a spring.
Subject Physics
Level High School
Type Lab
Duration 120 minutes
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords mass
Simulation(s) Masses & Springs

Author(s) Jessica Mullins
Contact Email jmullins@jeffco.k12.co.us
School / Organization Conifer High School
Date submitted 3/23/07
Date updated 9/18/07