The V² Dependence of Kinetic Energy

Apparatus releases ball, which then goes up and one notes the maximum height reached as a function of initial speed.

½mvi² + mghi= 0+mghf

½mvi² = mg(hf-hi)

(hf-hi)vi²

Use metronome at 104 and 208, getting heights of about 1 ft and 4 feet.

1M40.60

Use chime to help with timing

Tape one meter stick to another to get Zero centimeters at level of bar.


For more see: Meiners 9-1.4

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