Energy Skate Park: Basics - Thermal Energy | Energy | Conservation of Energy - PhET Interactive Simulations

Learn about conservation of energy with a skater gal! Explore different tracks and view the kinetic energy, potential energy and friction as she moves. Build your own tracks, ramps, and jumps for the skater.

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18 maart 2026

Vak & domein

physics · rotational-motion

Schooljaar

Groep 3–Klas 4

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Tool

Inleiding

Energy Skate Park: Basics - Learning Objectives

  • Core Concepts: Conservation of mechanical energy, kinetic energy (KE), gravitational potential energy (PE), and the impact of friction.
  • Visual Analysis: Interpreting Energy Bar and Pie Charts to understand the relationship between a skater's position, speed, and energy distribution.
  • Variable Impacts:
    • Mass: Analyzing how changes in the skater's mass influence total energy.
    • Friction: Analyzing how track friction affects energy loss and thermal energy conversion.
  • Predictive Modeling: Estimating speed or position based on visual energy data.
  • Quantitative Skills: Calculating KE, PE, speed, or height at specific points on the track using energy conservation principles.
  • Application: Designing a skate park layout that demonstrates the practical application of mechanical energy conservation.

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