Labs from Chicago - Fall, 1993 - Energy.

At the beginning of each lab, there was a brief quiz on the information from the previous week. These are included here as well.

Important Disclaimers and Caveats

Conservation of Momentum.

(written by Kron/Newberg/Rebull)
We get to play with airtracks to explore conservation of momentum. Quiz from the following week.

Kinetic Energy.

(written by Kron/Newberg/Rebull)
We continue to play with airtracks to explore kinetic energy. Quiz from the following week.

Gravitational Potential Energy.

(written by Kron/Newberg/Rebull)
We video tape a falling ball to try to quantify potential energy. Quiz from the following week.

Thermal Energy.

(written by Kron/Newberg/Rebull)
We learn about heat capacity and motions of atoms and molecules. Quiz from the following week.

Mechanical Potential Energy.

(written by Kron/Newberg/Rebull)
We use springs to launch small wooden objects to measure mechanical potential energy. Quiz from the following week.

Electrical Energy.

(written by Kron/Newberg/Rebull)
We start to learn about electrical power. Quiz from the following week.

Chemical Energy.

(written by Kron/Newberg/Rebull)
We use batteries and "handwarmer packs" to learn about chemical energy. Quiz from the following week.

Light as a Form of energy.

(written by Kron/Newberg/Rebull)
We learn about the electromagnetic spectrum and work with light bulbs. Quiz from the following week.

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