Wooden Block Lab
Abstract Similar to roller-coaster motion, this experiment analyzes the relationship between the kinetic energy of a wooden block and the distance a mass falls. Based on the results, the block's kinetic energy and velocity increase with the falling distance, as predicted. But little changes in velocity near the end of the motion show that friction and other factors might be important. The block's maximum velocity ranged from 0.869 to 1.193 m/s at different falling distances, and its resulting kinetic energy ranged from 0.074 to 0.134 J.
Introduction Imagine yourself riding a roller coaster and experiencing a rush of speed as you drop high hills. To find out how the distance a mass falls affects the kinetic energy provided to a wooden block …show more content…
After that, we made sure there was enough room for the hanger to fall freely before hanging the thread over the pulley. Next, we varied the hanger height while maintaining the same mass. We measured the height at which the hanger dropped and the mass of the block and hanger. We recorded the block movement in films from various heights. Before moving on to the other videos, we examined the first one to guarantee accurate results. By examining the block's movement over time, we were able to determine its maximum speed and, at that point, the system's kinetic energy. To find the maximum kinetic energy, use the formula in Figure …show more content…
The block reached its maximum velocity, or a specific amount of kinetic energy, at each falling distance.
At 0.93 meters, the wooden friction block started to show rising velocity at a distance of 0.93 meters. It reached a maximum speed of 1.193 m/s with a kinetic energy of 0.134 J.
Figure 2 - A graph at a height of 0.93 meters with X Position (m) Vs. Time (s).
At 0.85 meters At a distance of 0.85 meters, the wooden friction block showed an increasing velocity, peaking at approximately 1.099 m/s with a corresponding kinetic energy of 0.116 J.
Figure 3 - A graph at a height of 0.85 meters with X Position (m) Vs. Time (s).
At 0.75 meters With a kinetic energy of 0.081 J, the wooden friction block reached a maximum velocity of 0.911 m/s at a falling distance of 0.75 meters. This velocity increase was consistent throughout the drop.
Figure 4 - A graph at a height of 0.75 meters with X Position (m) Vs. Time (s).
At 0.65 meters, the wooden friction block showed a trend of increasing velocity as it dropped to a distance of 0.65 meters. At its maximum speed, the velocity was 0.869 m/s, or 0.074 J of kinetic
Introduction Imagine yourself riding a roller coaster and experiencing a rush of speed as you drop high hills. To find out how the distance a mass falls affects the kinetic energy provided to a wooden block …show more content…
After that, we made sure there was enough room for the hanger to fall freely before hanging the thread over the pulley. Next, we varied the hanger height while maintaining the same mass. We measured the height at which the hanger dropped and the mass of the block and hanger. We recorded the block movement in films from various heights. Before moving on to the other videos, we examined the first one to guarantee accurate results. By examining the block's movement over time, we were able to determine its maximum speed and, at that point, the system's kinetic energy. To find the maximum kinetic energy, use the formula in Figure …show more content…
The block reached its maximum velocity, or a specific amount of kinetic energy, at each falling distance.
At 0.93 meters, the wooden friction block started to show rising velocity at a distance of 0.93 meters. It reached a maximum speed of 1.193 m/s with a kinetic energy of 0.134 J.
Figure 2 - A graph at a height of 0.93 meters with X Position (m) Vs. Time (s).
At 0.85 meters At a distance of 0.85 meters, the wooden friction block showed an increasing velocity, peaking at approximately 1.099 m/s with a corresponding kinetic energy of 0.116 J.
Figure 3 - A graph at a height of 0.85 meters with X Position (m) Vs. Time (s).
At 0.75 meters With a kinetic energy of 0.081 J, the wooden friction block reached a maximum velocity of 0.911 m/s at a falling distance of 0.75 meters. This velocity increase was consistent throughout the drop.
Figure 4 - A graph at a height of 0.75 meters with X Position (m) Vs. Time (s).
At 0.65 meters, the wooden friction block showed a trend of increasing velocity as it dropped to a distance of 0.65 meters. At its maximum speed, the velocity was 0.869 m/s, or 0.074 J of kinetic