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Does a trampoline use mostly potential or kinetic energy? Pupils adjust the mass of the jumper, stiffness of the trampoline, and initial jump height in order to answer that question. The simulation displays graphs of the various types of energy, including the total energy with each trial.
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Adaptable
NGSS:
Designed
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Instructional Ideas
- Extend the idea with the concept of the double bounce on a trampoline
Classroom Considerations
- Must have a free CK-12 account to access the interactive
- Assumes prior knowledge of kinetic, potential, and gravitational energy
Pros
- Includes a video walk-through of how to use the simulator
- Provides answers to some of the worksheet questions
Cons
- None