TASK

to calculate the average speed for the entire ride.

to calculate the work required and power needed to move you to the ride's highest point.

concept

observations

thinking

concepts

data

materials

stopwatch

calculator

directions/activities

1. measure the time it takes to move from the beginning to the highest point.

2. calculate the average speed in m/s for the entire ride.

3. calculate the work (in joules) required to move you to the ride's highest point.

4. calculate the power (in watts) needed to move you to the ride's highest point.