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Did you know a tennis ball has potential? Collaborative groups analyze the potential energy of a tennis ball based on its height. They measure its starting height and the height after its first bounce. Using a graphical analysis, they connect potential and kinetic energy to their data.
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Instructional Ideas
- Compile the data as a whole group to increase accuracy of results
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a specific set of materials and time for set up prior to the activity
- Expects a fundamental understanding of the transfer of potential and kinetic energy
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