Clear, Concise Demo of Conservation of Energy

Mechanical energy, friction, and inertia concepts are introduced with quantifiable determinations. A marble starts on one hill and gains speed on the way down, then slows down while going up the other hill. Challenge students to find the spot where the marble can roll to the top of the other hill and then stop. Students can investigate potential energy changing to kinetic energy using the increments on the side of the track or by using the photogate system.

The FUN stand and the fundamentals of physics photogate system are required but available separately.

Kit Includes a 1.3 m long track, mounting srew, instructions, and activity guide.