Conservation of Energy
BlackBoard Notes

• Does K_initial = U_final for a projectile fired vertically?

  

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• Initial kinetic energy, K_i :

  Use SHORT RANGE only! Clamp launcher to bench Don't shoot directly under a light!.

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• Final potential energy, U_f :

  SHORT RANGE! Place launcher on floor; use two 2-kg masses to hold in place Estimate yf to within 0.5 cm. Don't overtighten clamp holding meterstick.

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Revised: 16 May 2017

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