Part One: Research the Energy Skate Park Basics: Intro Simulation Instructions:
Select the Intro Simulation located at the bottom of the simulation window.
Once the Intro Simulation loads, select all of the following from the options located on the right-hand side of your screen:
U-shaped ramp
Pie Chart
Bar Graph
Grid
Speed
Leave the mass on the center setting
3. Then, drag your skater onto the highest part of the U-shaped ramp and select the start arrow to begin. You may use the pause button to stop your skater and the slow motion button to slow the skater down.
Record your data in the chart below using the following terms: increases, decreases, or stays the same. Be sure to complete the entire data chart.
Position of the Skater on the U-shaped Ramp Amount of Potential Energy Amount of Kinetic Energy Speed Total Energy Moving down the ramp from 6 meters to 4 meters Moving down the ramp from 4 meters to 2 meter Moving up the ramp from 2 meters to 4 meters