Applied Science - Physics (2B)
Lab 

PROBLEM: Can a person distinguish the different forms of energy?

PREDICTION:

PROCEDURE: Look at the items at the different stations and "play" with them. See if you can determine the types of energy produced. Circle your answers.

1. slinky

mechanical or heat
moves or makes noise

2. bells

light or sound
different tones or all the same

3. prism

heat or light
breaks up light or concentrates light

4. hand lens

sound or light
breaks up light or concentrates light

5. peeler

mechanical or sound
lever or screw

6. radiometer

heat or light
makes energy or loses energy

7. force machine

mechanical or light
   a. pick up one ball, let it go
   b. pick up two balls, let them go
   c. pick up three balls, let them go

8. puddle jumper

mechanical or heat
moves or makes noise

CONCLUSION: How many forms of energy did you observe?

 

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