Converting GPE to KE Unit 1 Fundamentals of

Converting GPE to KE Unit 1 Fundamentals of Science 1. 3 Energy For all

Learning Objectives Converting GPE to KE n P 6 Describe different types of energy transfer n M 3 carry out a practical demonstration of a range of energy interconversions with appropriate explanations of the systems investigated n D 3 Evaluate the efficiencies of energy conversion systems Keywords – Gravitational Potential Energy, Kinetic Energy

Calculating GPE and KE n Gravitational Potential Energy GPE=mgh Mass (kg) x acceleration due to gravity (m/s 2) x height (m) n Kinetic q q q Energy KE = ½ mv 2 ½ x mass x velocity 2 q P 6 Describe different types of energy transfer P 7 Carry out a practical investigation into the calorific value of different fuels M 3 carry out a practical demonstration of a range of energy interconversions with appropriate explanations of the systems investigated D 3 Evaluate the efficiencies of energy conversion systems Keywords – Gravitational Potential Energy, Kinetic Energy

Lab report n Abstract q n Introduction q n Variables n Equipment n Method n Risk Assessment n Table of Results n Graph n Discussion/analysis n Conclusion q q P 6 Describe different types of energy transfer P 7 Carry out a practical investigation into the calorific value of different fuels M 3 carry out a practical demonstration of a range of energy interconversions with appropriate explanations of the systems investigated D 3 Evaluate the efficiencies of energy conversion systems Keywords – Gravitational Potential Energy, Kinetic Energy