Conservation of Energy

In this lab there are two parts, both of which will measure how energy is conserved in a system.

Part I will involve measuring the velocity and position of a cart on an inclined track in its path up and back down a dynamics track. These measurements are taken so that potential and kinetic energies and therefore total energy, may be calculated.

For Part II, you will track the motion of a parachute falling and observe the effect of air resistance and its relationship to the terminal velocity of the parachute.