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Conservation of Energy using Masses and Springs (Inquiry Based) A gold star indicates high-quality, inquiry-based activities that follow the PhET design guidelines.



Title Conservation of Energy using Masses and Springs (Inquiry Based)
Description The students will use the simulation to learn the goals through an inquiry approach. There is a pre/post test provided and clicker questions. Learning Goals: Students will be able to explain the Conservation of Mechanical Energy concept using kinetic, elastic potential, and gravitational potential energy. There is a pre/post test included.
Subject Physics
Level High School
Type Concept Questions, Lab
Duration 60 minutes
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords conservation, energy, periodic, phet activity
Simulation(s) Masses & Springs

Author(s) Trish Loeblein
Contact Email patricia.loeblein@colorado.edu
School / Organization PhET CU Boulder
Date submitted 7/30/05
Date updated 7/7/13

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