PhysicsQuest 2018

Potential and Kinetic Energy

Learn about pendulums, friction, potential, and kinetic energy by creating rockets and experimenting with ways to slow objects down.

Middle school lesson plans for pendulum, kinetic and potential energy

push friction

What affects the force of friction?

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How does the bounce height of a ball change with the height from which it’s dropped?

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Introduce students to current physics topics through hands-on activities.

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What is the difference between red light and blue light?

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How can you make a merry-go-round turn without pushing it?

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What do sound vibrations look like?

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