Jan 16 and 17, 2014
Learning Target: Demonstrate how objects doing work results in
a change in energy.
Question of the day: What is the equation for
elastic potential energy
 Concept quiz
 Eureka on potential energy
 Notes on potential energy and Conservation of
Energy
 Lab Part 2
 Today’s vocabulary:
 Elastic Potential energy
 Spring constant
 Zero level
 Homework: Read pg.173-177, odd problems
Quiz on Work and Potential Energy
1. Elastic potential energy depends on distance ________or
__________.
2. The symbol k is called the
3. The spring constant is in units of
4. Is it possible to have negative potential energy?
5. The ______is the vertical coordinate at which gravitation
potential energy is a result of an object’s position.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Compressed or stretched
Spring constant
N/m
Yes, it means work must
be done to bring an object
to zero level
5. Zero level