Conservation of Energy Developing a lab
The Question If the cart were to be “shot” up a steeper vs. a shallower ramp, describe how its motion will change.
The Experiment Design an experiment with the cart and ramp to investigate the question. “If the cart were to be “shot” up a steeper vs. a shallower ramp, describe how its motion will change.” Things to include: All necessary equipment What things to change (variables) What things to measure A diagram of the set-up (who doesn’t like pictures!?)
Presentation Your group will present their experimental design/findings to the class!