Mechanical Energy

Learning outcomes

• I can explain the principle of conservation of mechanical energy.
• I can describe how kinetic, gravitational potential, and elastic potential energy can be transformed into one another.
• I can apply conservation of mechanical energy to determine unknown speeds, heights, or energies.
• I can analyze energy changes in systems such as roller coasters, pendulums, and spring launchers.
• I can explain how friction and air resistance affect the conservation of mechanical energy.