Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This is one in a set of 4 videos which can be used to determine the relationship between the kinetic energy of an object and the object’s velocity. Each video shows a low friction cart placed at different heights and released from rest. The kinetic energy of the car at the bottom of the ramp can be determined by the amount of gravitational potential energy given to the car when released from rest at each height. The car’s velocity can be determined at the bottom with horizontal displacement and time measurements. The links for all 4 data collection videos are below along with a video which summarizes the conclusions from the lab.

Kinetic Energy Lab (Data Set #1): youtu.be/kg5RFxbtDJE

Kinetic Energy Lab (Data Set #2): youtu.be/lM60WbZ5PhA

Kinetic Energy Lab (Data Set #3): youtu.be/Q_-bJbrPwkU

Kinetic Energy Lab (Data Set #4): youtu.be/9VcwTUtNGQo

Kinetic Energy Lab (Conclusion Discussion): youtu.be/TfKbiBB2BVE