Guide to Gravitational Potential Energy

Guide to Gravitational Potential Energy

Topics:

• What is gravitational potential energy (GPE)
• Measuring GPE
• Factors that affect GPE
• Formula, applications and calculations
• GPE x mass
• GPE x height
• GPE x acceleration
• Applications of GPE: everyday life applications, energy productions, engineering and construction, space exploration
• GPE to Kinetic energy transformations

Learning Objectives:

• Define kinetic energy and recognize its role in current and advanced contexts
• Identify the formula for kinetic energy and apply it in various scenarios.
• Evaluate how mass and velocity impact KE
• Outline and describe applications of kinetic energy in everyday life, natural phenomena, industrial applications, & renewable energy generation
• Describe the relationship between KE & GPE and analyse their interaction in different contexts

Key Features:

• Eye-catching cover page to captivate students’ attention right from the start.
• Clearly outlined learning objectives to guide student progress and understanding.
• Detailed notes section for recording essential information and facilitating student engagement.
• Minimum of 4 interactive activity links with QR codes, offering a range of options such as videos, virtual labs, online games, interactive websites, online tutorials, and catchy songs.
• Concise summary to reinforce key concepts and facilitate comprehension.

This versatile resource is perfect for both classroom instruction and home learning!

The slides are intended for personal use in your own classroom and cannot be used commercially, even if modified. They may not be freely shared or distributed on the internet.

The slides are aligned with the learning objectives of the Grade 10 in the new British Columbia BC curriculum. To access a comprehensive collection of learning objectives, please browse the supplementary slides offered in this store.