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Popper Energy
Students will calculate the potential and kinetic energy of a popper toy using simple formulas. Potential energy is found by observing the maximum height. Kinetic energy is found by using a dynamics formula to find the popper’s starting velocity. Students will find that the popper reaches a greater height than it should, given the amount of kinetic energy it started with! The discrepancy is resolved by finding the amount of energy stored in the elastic deformation of the popper.
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Required Equipment "Popper" Toy, Meter Stick, Balance, Pencil.
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Recommended quantity per lab group: 1
Recommended quantity per 6 lab groups: 1
The "Pencil" required for this lab is readily available at your local convenience store or if you don't have one lying around a pen will also work.
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