Become energy efficient with a presentation that covers the Law of Conservation of Energy with friction. It also includes energy transformations, power, and units of measurement.

Concepts

the law of conservation of energy, friction, kinetic energy, heat energy, power

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use a picture of a local roller coaster and have students describe the energy transformations that occur
• Research the efficiency of various types of automobiles: semitrucks, vans, electric cars, etc.

Classroom Considerations

• Presentation would best fit as a review rather than an introduction to the topic

Pros

• Offers many commonly known forms of energy transformation

Cons

• Does not explain work in the equation for power