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Potential Energy Diagrams
- Graphical displays of energy vs. distance play an important role in either a qualitative or quantitative understanding of quantum mechanics. This unit provides the students with some experiences in classical physics that help them understand the meaning of these energy diagrams. Prerequisite: A knowledge of conservation of energy.
Version a of units 1 and 2 use toy cars for the activities. Versions b use low friction carts and can use compuer data collection.
All Potential Energy Diagrams Version a instructional units in one PDF file
All Potential Energy Diagrams Version b instructional units in one PDF file
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