Minimal force required for the lever
Lever A lever is a tool that transmits force using a rod. With a lever, you can work with it having little force. The length of the lever can adjust the minimum force required to move … more
Work & Energy Simulation
‘Work’ in science
‘Work’ in science ‘Work’ in science and ‘work’ in everyday life is a little different. In science, ‘work’ is to apply a force to an object and move it in the force’s direction. In the following … more
In a potential energy measurement experiment, why should an object be lifted slowly at a constant velocity?
In a potential energy measurement experiment, why should an object be lifted slowly at a constant velocity? When we apply a force to an object and move it in the direction of the force, we say … more
Conservation of Mechanical Energy in Rollercoaster
Conservation of Mechanical Energy If you look at the roller coasters, you can find something interesting. That’s right. There is no engine on the roller coaster. When we lift the roller coaster to the highest point, … more
The principle of riding a swing
Kids have the know-how, but they can’t tell the principal. “How can you go so high?” Some principles are difficult to describe in words in the world, even if everyone knows. I think one of them … more
What is the fastest at the moment of hitting the ground? (Terminal Velocity)
Mechanical energy Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy. Mechanical energy = potential energy + kinetic energy Em = EP + EK Mechanical energy conservation Without friction, the sum of an object’s initial … more
Pulleys with Many Wire
Movable Pulley Movable pulleys can move axes, unlike fixed pulleys. Movable pulleys have the advantage of being able to move with less force. But, the distance that I have to move is longer than the fixed … more
Pulleys with One Wire
Movable Pulley Movable pulleys can move axes, unlike fixed pulleys. Movable pulleys have the advantage of being able to move with less force. But, the distance that I have to move is longer than the fixed … more
Kinetic Energy and Stopping Distance
Kinetic energy All moving objects have kinetic energy. The kinetic energy Ek of an object with a mass of ‘m’ and a velocity of ‘v’ can be calculated as follows. \[E_{ k }=\frac { 1 }{ … more