Science (Grade 9) Module
Science (Grade 9) Module
2
=
where: v = velocity
v
f
= final velocity
v
i
= initial velocity
v
ave
= average velocity
d = displacement
t = time
a = acceleration
To find out how displacement changes with time when an object is uniformly
accelerated, rearrange equation A to arrive at d = vt. Since the velocity of the object
changes when it is uniformly accelerating, we use the average velocity to determine
displacement, so substituting v by v
ave
in equation B, you will get:
d = vt
= (
2
)
Rearrange equation C to arrive at v
f
= v
i
+at and substituting the v
f
in equation
D, you will get
= (
2
)
= [
(
+ ) +
2
]
Combining v
i
, you will arrive at
= (
2
+
2
)
Equation A
Equation B
Equation D
Equation C
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Distributing t will give you
=
2
+
2
2
Simplifying further will provide you
=
2
2
This shows that the displacement of the body is directly proportional to the
square of time. This confirms that for equal interval of time, displacemment
increases quadratically.
To find out how final velocity depends on the displacement, substitute v and t
from equations B and C to d = vt and you will find that
d = vt
= (
2
) (
)
Recall from your algebra class that (a+b) (a-b) = a
2
b
2
.
= (
2
2
)
Simplifying, you will get
2 =
2
Rearranging, you will get
v
f
2
= v
i
2
+ 2ad
To apply these derive equations, study the following problems.
Sample Problem 1:
Equation E
Equation F
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An airplane from rest accelerates on a runway at 5.50 m/s
2
for 20.25 s until it
finally takes off the ground. What is the distance covered before takeoff?
Given:
a = 5.50 m/s
t = 20.25 s
v
i
= 0 m/s
Find:
d = ?
d = v
i
t + at
2
d = (0 m/s)(20.25 s)+ (5.50 m/s
2
)(20.25 s)
2
d = 1130 m
(Pls. retype all the solutions and equations for consistency
with the mathematical format)
Sample Problem 2:
A jeepney from rest accelerates uniformly over a time of 3.25 seconds and
covers a distance of 15 m. Determine the acceleration of the jeepney?
Given:
v
i
= 0 m/s
d = 15 m
t = 3.25 s
Find:
a= ?
d = v
i
t + at
2
15 m = (0 m/s)(3.25 s)+ a(3.25 s)
2
15 m = (5.28s
2
)a
a = (15 m)/(5.28 s
2
)
a = 2.8 m/ s
2
Try solving this
A train accelerates to a speed of 20 m/s over a distance of 150 m. Determine
the acceleration (assume uniform) of the train.
Uniformly Accelerated Motion: Vertical Dimension
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(Pls. insert a figure of
a girl throwing a stone
upward)
Show the letters in
each path of the
stone)
You learned in Grade 8 that the pull of gravity acts on all
objects. So on Earth, when you throw something up, it will go
down. Things thrown upward always fall at a constant acceleration
which has a magnitude of 9.8 m/s
2
. This means that the velocity of
an object in free fall changes by 9.8 m/s every second of fall.
Consider a stone dropped from a cliff as shown in the Figure
2. For equal time interval, the distance travelled increases
quadratically.
(Pls. redraw the figure)
Show the letters in each
stone)
Figure 2.
Motion of
the stone dropped from a hill
Another example of free-fall is a body thrown
upward. Consider Figure 3 on the right where a ball is
thrown upward. As the ball goes up, it decelerates with a
magnitude of 9.8 m/s
2
until it stops momentarily and
changes direction. That means, it reaches its maximum
height before it starts to fall.Using equation F, you will also
find that when the ball falls back to the point where it was
thrown, its speed will be equal to the speed at which it was
thrown. Note that the magnitudes of the two velocities are
equal, but they have opposite directions velocity is
upward when it was thrown, but downward when it returns.
Do the next activities to further see the behavior of
falling objects.
Figure 3. Motion of the stone
thrown vertically upward
Activity 2
Drop me!
Objectives:
Record the time for the ball to reach the ground; and
Calculate the height of a building;
Materials Needed:
A
F
E
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stopwatch
ball(e.g. tennis ball, sepaktakraw, etc.)
long string
Procedure:
1. Look for a tall building in your school. Drop the tennis ballfrom the tall
building.
2. Using the stopwatch, ask your classmate to record the time it takes the
ball to reach the ground. Record your data.
3. Calculate the height covered by the ball using the formula h= a
g
t
2
(since
v
i
= 0)
TABLE 2. Data on the Time and Height of the Building
Trial Time, t (s) Height, h (m)
1
2
3
Average
4. Using the data from the table, calculate the final velocity of the ball using
the formula vf = at since v
i
= 0. Try also calculating final velocity using the
formula v
f
=
2a
g
h and compare your answers.
Q1. What is the velocity of the ball just before it hits the ground?
5. Using a very long string, get the actual height of the building.
Q2. How will you compare the actual heightof the building from the result of the
experiment?
Q3. What is the percentage error?
Activity 3
You raise me up!
Objectives:
Determine the initial velocity of a ball thrown upward;
Record the time for the ball to reach the ground;
Record the time for ball to reach its maximum height; and
Calculate the maximum height reached by the ball thrown vertically upward.
Materials Needed:
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stopwatch
ball(e.g. tennis ball, sepaktakraw, etc.)
Procedure:
1. Throw the ball vertically upward in the air as hard as you can in an open
space.
2. Using your stopwatch, ask your classmate to record the total time the ball
remains in the air. Get the time of the ball from point of release to its
maximum height by the dividing the total time into two. Record your data.
TABLE 3. Data on the Total Time and Time of the Ball in the Air
Q1. What do you think happens to the speed of the ball as it reaches its maximum
height?
3. Calculate the initial velocity of the ball using the formula v
i
=v
f
-+a
g
t.Use -
9.8m/s
2
for a
g
.
4. Solve for the maximum height reached by the ball using h=vit + a
g
t
2
.
Use -9.8m/s
2
for a
g
.
TABLE 4. Data on the Velocity of the Ball and Height of the Building
Q2. What will happen to the balls velocity as it falls further below the point of
release?
Study the following sample problems.
Sample Problem 1:
Trial Total Time, (s) Time, t (s)
1
2
3
Average
Trial Velocity, v(s) Height, h (m)
1
2
3
Average
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Zed is playing with a ball on top of a building but the ball fell and hits the
ground after 2.6 seconds, what is the final velocity of the ball just before it hits the
ground and how high is the building?
Given:
a
g
= -9.8 m/s
2
assume v
i
= 0 m/s
t = 2.6 s
Find:
vf = ?
h= ?
v
f
= v
i
+ a
g
t
v
f
= 0 + (-9.8 m/s
2
)(2.6 s)
v
f
= -26 m/s
d = v
i
t + a
g
t
2
h = -d = -[ (0 m/s)(2.6 s)+ (-9.8 m/s
2
)(2.6 s)
2
]
h = 33 m
Sample Problem 2:
The Philippine tarsier is capable of jumping to a height of 1.5 m in hunting for
food. Determine the takeoff speed of the tarsier.
Given:
a = -9.8 m/s2
h = 1.5 m
Find:
v
i
= ?
At the highest point, velocity of the tarsier is zero.
v
f
2
= v
i
2
+ 2ah
(0 m/s)
2
= v
i
2
+ 2(-9.8 m/s
2
)(1.5m)
0 m
2
/s
2
= v
i
2
29.4 m
2
/s
2
29.4 m
2
/s
2
= v
i
2
v
i
= 5.4 m/s
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Try solving this
The acceleration of gravity on the moon is 1.62 m/s
2
. If a ball is dropped on
the moon from a height of 1.50 m. Determine the time for the ball to fall to the
surface of the moon.
In solving problems on Uniformly Accelerated Motion refer to Table 5.
TABLE 5. Summary Of Uniformly Accelerated Motion (UAM) Formulae
Uniformly Accelerated Motion
Formulae
v
f
= at + v
i
=
2
2
= (
2
)
v
f
2
= v
i
2
+ 2ad
Free-fall is an example of uniformly accelerated motion, with its acceleration
being -9.8 m/s^2, negative because it is downward.
Motion in Two Dimensions
Oh the places youll go! There is fun to be done! There are points to be
scored. There are games to be won. And the magical things you can do with that
ball will make you the winning-est winner of all. - Dr. Seuss
Many neighborhood games you join and sporting events you play and
officiatein MAPEH classes involve flying objects or balls.
Have you noticed the curved paths they make inmid-air? This curve is what
naturally happens when an object, called a projectile, moves in two dimensions
having both horizontal and vertical motion components, acted by gravity only. In
physics this is called projectile motion.
Not only balls fly when in projectile motion. Have you noticed that in many
sports and games, players come flying too? Understanding motion in two-
dimensions will help you apply the physics of sports and enhance game events
experiences.
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Activity 4
Curve me on an incline
Objective:
Capturea full trajectory of projectile motion on an inclined surface.
Materials Needed:
marbleorjackstone
fine powder (e.g. face powder, cassava starch)
illustration board
half-protractor template
4 sheets of dark construction papers (1-cm interval grid)
stack of books
set of weights
retractableballpenas launcher
2 popsicle sticks
masking tape
table top
stop watch
stickytape
Procedure:
Day One Activity
I. Linear horizontal motion
Use the pen to move the marble horizontally along the table top. (See that the
depressed end of the pen will hit the object about the center.) Observe the motion.
Sketch and label the velocity-time and the acceleration-time graphs on the axes
below.
Graph 1.velocity time graphfor
objects rolling horizontally
Graph 2.acceleration time graphfor
objects rolling down an incline
Complete the sentence.
A ball rolling horizontally has a velocity that is __________, and an
acceleration that is ___________.
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II. Linearmotion down an incline
Release a ball on an inclined board. Sketch and label the velocity-time and
the acceleration-time graphs on the axes below.
III. Two-dimensional motion along an incline
A. Tracing the Trajectory
1. Attach the popsicle sticks to the retractable pen to make a marble launcher.
These will serve as the launching pad for the marble. Refer to Figure 4
below.
Figure 4. Retractable pen attached withpopsicle launching pad
2. On the board select and draw a fix origin, x-axis and y-axis. From the origin,
Graph 3.velocity time graphfor
objects rolling straight down an incline
Graph 4.acceleration time graphfor
objects rolling straight down an incline
Complete the sentence.
A ball rolling straight down an incline has a velocity that is __________,
and an acceleration that is ___________.
Pls.Redraw
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draw on the board selected angled lines (15
0
, 30
0
, 45
0
, 60
0
, 75
0
) if the printed
protractor template is not available (see Figure 5). Position also 2 sheets of
1-cm interval grid similar to the set-up shown below. Elevate one end of the
board using books with an angle of inclination of about 40
0
.
Figure 5. Set up for projectile motion on an inclined plane
Redraw set-up using the colored side of the board.
3. Set the powder-coated object on the launch pad at point A. Carefully launch
the marble using the retractable pen.
4. Trace the trajectory with pencil. Label this grid as horizontally-launched,
and set aside for later analysis.
5. Set the powder-coated object on the launch pad at point B. Position the
launching pad at the origin. Carefully launch the marble at 15
0
using the
retractable pen.
6. Trace the trajectory with pencil. Label this grid as launched at 15
0
angle.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the other selected angles (30
0
, 45
0
, 60
0
, and 75
0
).
Q1. Describe the trajectory for horizontally-fired projectiles along an incline. Sketch
the trajectory.
Q2. Describe the shape of the trajectory for projectiles fired at angles
along an incline. Sketch the trajectory.
Q3. Compare the locations of the trajectory peaks in terms of maximum
height reached.
Q4. Compare the horizontal distances (range) reached when they return to the
elevation from which they were projected.
Q5. Among the trajectories of projectiles fired at angles, for the same launching
velocity, which covered the greatest range (horizontal distance in the x-axis)?
Q6. Among the trajectories of projectiles fired at angles, for the same launching
speed, which recorded the highest peak?
Q7. Which pairs of trajectories have ranges that are almost equal?
Day Two Activity
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B. Recording the Hang Time
8. Launch the marble at different angles on the inclined board. Record the hang
time of the marble from release until it hits the floor. Complete the table below.
Safety check
- Ensure that the trajectories are free from obstructions.
Table 6. Hang time of the marble launched at different angles
Angle of Launch,
0
(deg)
Hang Time, time (s) Average
Time, t
ave
(s) Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3
15
30
45
60
75
Q8. At which angle is the hang time longest?shortest?
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The concept check on horizontal uniform velocity motion and vertical uniform
acceleration motion in one dimension should serve as reminder that all projectiles
regardless of its path will always follow these principles:
1. Projectiles always maintain a constant horizontal velocity (neglecting air
resistance).
2. Projectiles always experience a constant vertical acceleration of 9.8 m/s
2
,
downward (neglecting air resistance).
3. The horizontal and vertical motions are completely independent of each
other. Therefore, horizontal and vertical motion can be treated separately.
For the third principle, what can be done to show the independence of the
two components of projectile motion?
Other projectile motion principles will be explored in the analysis of real life
applications. To solve projectile exercises, you must consider horizontal and vertical
motions separately.
The activities for motion in two dimensions using the marble launched on an
inclined board were done to trace trajectories that can serve as models for real
projectile motion trajectories.
Instead of launching the projectile in a vertical plane, it is launched up an
incline where the powder-coated marble leaves a trail of white mark as it slides down
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the inclined board.
Aside from gravity, other forces such as normal and frictional forces act on
the marble thus its acceleration is smaller than the 9.8 m/s
2
rate due to gravity.In
spite of this, the trajectories are still a result of a constant horizontal velocity and a
vertical motion of constant acceleration.
And yes, there are other examples of motion in two dimensions. Projectile
motion is only one example of it. Do the next activity to explore the idea that
projectile trajectories can be matched.
Activity 5
Curve a like
Objective:
Set a ball in projectile motion to match pre-drawn parabolic trajectories.
Materials Needed:
chalk or marker
2 whole sheets of manila paper
small ball or round object safe to throw (e.g. tennis ball, sepaktakraw, etc.)
Procedure:
1. Match-a-curve.
a. Draw a rough parabola by sketching vertical and horizontal lines on a manila
paper and throw the ball similar to the Figure 6 below.
To the artist: Please redraw figure with the student in short sleeves.
Figure 6.Matching trajectory A to a half parabola
Q1. In what direction or orientation did you throw the ball?
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Q2. How would you describe the balls path and motion?
Q3. How many tries did you make to match the curved paths?
b. Draw a box at the bottom end of the parabola. Throw again the ball with the
boxas the target.
Q4. How many tries did you make before you matched the curves this time?
Q5. What does this tell you regarding visuals or imaginary targets in sports?
2. What a curv-a-throw!
a. On another manila paper, draw a complete parabola and throw the ball similar to
the Figure 7 below.
To the artist: Please redraw figure with the student in short sleeves.
Figure 7. Matching trajectory B to a complete parabola
Q6. In what direction or orientation did you throw the ball?
Q7. How would you describe the balls path and motion?
Q8. Aside from doing more trials or practices, for this parabola where will you
place the imaginary target to aim at for better matching results?
Q9. Based on the activity, is it possible that the ball will end at a higher elevation
than its starting level?
Q10. What force got the ball projected?
Q11. What forcecontinued to act on the ball when in mid-air?
3. Of curves . . .
a. The drawn curved graphs on the paper are parabolic curves. Similarly,
trajectories A and B are also parabolic curves.
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Q12. How will you compare or contrast the horizontal and vertical spacing?
Q13. What does the spacing in the set of vertical lines indicate about thevertical
displacement and vertical velocity of the projectile motion?
4. . . . and arrows.
The displacement,d, and velocity,v, are vector quantities.
Projectile motion can be understood by analyzing the horizontal and the vertical
components of the displacement and velocity which add as vectors.
Please redraw
Figure 8. Sketch of the velocity vector components
Recall that vectors are quantities with magnitude and direction. And any vector
can be represented by a vector arrow, the length of which corresponds to the
magnitude, while the arrow point in the direction of the vector quantity.
For a horizontally projected object, the displacement and velocity vector has both
magnitude and direction that you can separate into
horizontal components Eq. 1 t v x d d
x x H
, Eq. 2
t
d
v v
H
x H
and vertical components Eq. 3
2
2
1
t a d d
g y V
, Eq. 4 t a v v
g y V
Recall the Uniformly Accelerated Motion formulae and use these in solving
problems in Projectile Motion.The x and ysymbols for displacement and height
respectively will be used instead of d and h.
Table 7. Kinematic Equations for Projectile Motion
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Pls. redraw the figure and incorporate the
necessary symbols to make it consistent
with formulae in the tale 7.
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Horizontal Motion Vertical Motion
a
x
= 0, v
x
= constant a
y
= -a
g
= constant
ix fx
v v
t a v v
g iy fy
t v x x
ix i f
2
2
1
t a t v y y
g iy i f
) ( 2
2 2
i f g iy fy
y y a v v
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If y is taken positive downward, the minus (-) signs in front of a
g
becomes a
positive (+) sign.
Projectiles Launched Horizontally
A projectile launched horizontally has no
initial vertical velocity. Thus, its vertical motion is
identical to that of a dropped object. The
downward velocity increases uniformly due to
gravity as shown by the vector arrows of
increasing lengths. The horizontal velocity is
uniform as shown by the identical horizontal vector
arrows.
The dashed black line represents the path
of the object. The velocity vector v at each point is
in the direction of motion and thus is tangent to the
path. The velocity vectors are solid arrows, and
velocity components are dashed. (A vertically
falling object starting at the same point is shown at
the left for comparison; v
y
is the same for the
falling object and the projectile.)
For a projectile beginning and ending at the same height, the time it takes a
projectile to rise to its highest point equals the time it takes to fall from the highest
point back to its original position.
Sample Problem 1
To the editor: Pls change all
the formulae into
mathematical format. In the
succeeding
formulae.Pls.change v
x0
withv
iy
,v
y0
with v
iy
, x
0
with x
i
,
y
0
with y
i
, g with a
g
. Use the
formulae in this table for your
reference
Figure 9. Velocity component vector
diagram for horizontally-fired projectile.
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A marble is thrown horizontally from a table top with a velocity of 1.50 m/s.
The marble falls 0.70 m away from the tables edge.
A) How high is the lab table?
B) What is the marbles velocity just before it hits the floor?
Before you can find the height of the lab table, you must determine first how
long the marble is in mid-air. For the horizontal distance traveled, this equation
t v x x
x0 0
will be used.
Given:
m x 70 . 0
s m v
x
/ 50 . 1
0
0
y
v
Find:
? t
; a) ? y ; b) ?
y
v
a) Solve s s m m v x t 47 . 0 / 50 . 1 / 70 . 0 / total time of marble in air
Now that you know the time it took the marble to reach the ground, you can
find the vertical distance it travelled in the same time.
Use
2
2
1
gt y
from the equation
2
0 0
2
1
gt t v y y
y
where 0
0
y
v
m m s s m y 08 . 1 08 . 1 ) 47 . 0 ( / 8 . 9
2
1
2 2
below table top; table is 1.08 m high.
b) To determine the magnitude of the resultant velocity, find first the two velocity
components and then solve for the resultant using the Pythagorean Theorem
equation y x v v v
2 2 2
The horizontal velocity is uniform at 1.50 m/s while the vertical velocity is
uniformly accelerated at gt v v
y y
0
where 0
0
y
v .
Solve
s m s m s m gt v v
y y
/ 61 . 4 / 606 . 4 ) 47 . 0 ( / 8 . 9 0
2
0
downward.
So the magnitude of the resultant velocity is
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s m v
s m v
s m v
s m s m v
s m s m v v v y x
/ 85 . 4
/ 5 . 23
/ 25 . 21 25 . 2
) / 61 . 4 ( ) / 50 . 1 (
) / 61 . 4 ( ) / 50 . 1 (
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2 2 2 2
To solve for the direction of the velocity, use the tangent trigonometric function.
rees
rees
s m
s m
v
v
x
y
deg 0 . 72
deg 976 . 71
/ 50 . 1
/ 61 . 4
tan
tan
1
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components:
1. a constant horizontal velocity that moves in the same direction as the launch, the
acceleration of which is zero; and
2. an upward positive vertical velocity component that is decreasing in magnitude
until it becomes zero at the top of the trajectory (therefore it no longer goes up any
further). But because gravity makes it accelerates downward at a rate of 9.8 m/s per
second or 9.8 m/s
2
, (therefore it stays at rest only for an instant) it will start to
descend with an increasing negative vertical velocity until it is stopped by something.
So as the projectile moves forward horizontally with uniform velocity, its
vertical velocity is also accelerated creating a trajectory that is a parabola.
Figure 11. Path of a projectile fired with initial velocity v
0
at angle to the horizontal.
The trajectory is shown in black dash, the velocity vectors are in solid arrows, and
velocity components are dashed.
Sample Problem 2
A soccer ball is kicked at ground level with a speed of 20 m/s at an angle of
45
0
to the horizontal. How much later does it hit the ground?
Choose the kicking point as the origin. When the soccer ball reaches the
ground again, the change in vertical displacement y is 0. To break the problem into
workable parts, determine first the initial horizontal component v
x0
= (20.0 cos 45
0
)
m/s = 14.1 m/s; and the initial vertical component v
y0
= (20.0 sin 45
0
) m/s = -14.1 m/s.
And because the final vertical position y is at the same elevation as the initial
y, the final vertical component v
y
is -14.1 m/s but will be at 45
0
below the x axis which
is perpendicular to the initial direction.
Pls. redraw the figure and incorporate the necessary symbols to make it
consistent with formulae in the tale 7.
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Using the concept of acceleration, you can solve for total time using the
equation
s
s m
s m s m
g
v v
t
y y
9 . 2
/ 8 . 9
/ 1 . 14 / 1 . 14
2
0
Now, find other ways of solving the problem.
Impulse and Momentum
What makes things move? Why do some objects move continuously while
some moving objects stop suddenly? These might be some of the questions you had
in mind but were not really answered in last years science class.
In grade 8, you learned that unbalanced forces cause stationary objects to
move. In fact, according to Newtons Second Law of Motion, the greater the force
applied, the larger the acceleration of an object. It also stated that with the same
force, heavier objects have smaller acceleration, thus, Force = mass x acceleration
or F=ma.
What affects motion?
Consider a cargo truck with a mass of 10,000 kilograms traveling at a velocity
of 40 kilometers per hour and a small car with a mass of 2000 kilograms traveling at
the same velocity as shown below. If the two vehicles suddenly lose their breaks and
crash against the brick wall, which do you think would be more damaging? On what
factor would the impact of collision depend if their velocities are the same?
(To Artist : Please draw the graphics instead.)
Figure 12. A truck and a car hitting a wall
If you suggested that it would be the mass of the truck, then you are correct.
Although the two vehicles have the same velocities but different masses, the impact
of the trucks collision with the brick wall is far damaging compared with the impact of
the cars collision with the brick wall.
Let us investigate this further.
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Activity 6
Investigating Momentum
Objective:
Identify the factors that affect momentum.
Materials Needed:
Board or plank (at least 1.0 m long)
Books
Block of wood
Masking tape
Protractor
Ruler / meterstick
toy cars/trucks, one at least twice as heavy as the other
Procedure:
1. Place several books on top of a table and position the plane board at an
angle of about 30
o
from the horizontal.
2. Using masking tape and marker, label distances of every 10 cm starting
from the lower portion of the inclined plane up to the other edge of the
inclined plane.
3. Place the block of wood about 10 cm from the foot of the inclined plane.
Label this as the blocks initial position.
4. Position the small toy car at the 20-cm mark and record the time it takes
for the toy car to move down the inclined plane and hit the block of wood.
Pls. redraw.
Note: The measurement should be written on the inclined plane and not placed in the text box.
Figure 13. A toy car on an inclined plane
5. Measure how far the block moved. Record this as the stopping distance.
4
0
c
m
20 cm
6
0
c
m
8
0
c
m
1
0
0
c
m
10 cm
30
o
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Table 8. Stopping Distance and Time of the Toy Cars
Initial Distance
(cm)
Stopping Distance (cm)
of Small toy car
Stopping Distance (cm)
of Big toy car
20
40
60
80
100
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 while varying only the initial position / distance for
40 cm, 60 cm, 80 cm, 100 cm.
7. Do steps 4 to 6, this time using the bigger toy vehicle. Record your data in
the table.
Q1. How will you compare their stopping distances?
Q2. Did the two toy vehicles immediately stop as they hit the block of wood?
Describe the stopping distances of the two toy cars.
Q3. Which has a greater stopping distance, the small toy car or the big toy truck?
How do the stopping distances of each one change according to the point of
release?
Q4. If momentum is a measure of how difficult it is to stop a moving object, which
of the two vehicles had a greater momentum?
What affects momentum?
Which of the two toy vehicles was more difficult to stop the lighter one or
the heavier one? The heavier one is more difficult to stop. This is because it
possesses a greater inertia in motion which depends on an objects mass and
velocity. Do you still remember Newtons First Law of Motion? It is also known as the
Law of Inertia. An objects momentum is also known as inertia in motion. For objects
moving at the same velocity, a more massive object has a greater inertia in motion
therefore a greater momentum. Momentum depends on two factors, mass and
velocity. Two cars of the same mass but different velocities will also have different
momenta.
Consider the two identical cars on
the left. Car A is traveling at 80 km/h while
Car B is traveling at 30 km/h. Which of the
Car A Car B
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two cars would be more difficult to stop? Which of the two cars has more
momentum? Car A, being faster, is more difficult to stop. It has more momentum.
Pls. redraw the figure
Figure 14. Two identical cars of different velocities
On what two factors does momentum depend on? It depends on mass and
velocity. Operationally, momentum is defined as the product of mass and the velocity
of an object. In equation,
p = mv
where p = is the momentum
m = is the mass
v = is the velocity
Moving objects have velocities which can be measured directly or indirectly.
For stationary objects where the velocity is zero, the momentum is also zero.
Let us practice computing for momentum.
Exercises:
Given the following data, solve for momentum using the formula p = mv.
Object Mass (kg) Velocity (m/s) Momentum (kg-
m/s)
Bird 0.03 18
Basketball player 100 5
Bullet .004 600
Baseball .14 30
Frog .9 12
Remember this:
Equation to use if you are looking for If you know
=
momentum mass and speed
=
Mass momentum and velocity
=
velocity momentum and mass
From the concepts that you have learned, answer the check up questions:
1. Which has more momentum, a huge truck that is not moving or a small toy
cart that is moving?
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2. A moving car has momentum. If it moves twice as fast, its momentum would
be __________ as much.
3. Two cars, one twice as heavy as the other, moves down a hill at the same
time. The heavier car would have a _________ momentum.
Applying the equation learned, answer the following problems:
1. A bowling ball whose mass is 4.0 kg is rolling at a rate of 2.5 m/s. What is its
momentum?
2. A skateboard is rolling at a velocity of 3.0 m/s with a momentum of 6.0 kg-
m/s. What is its mass?
3. A pitcher throws a baseball with a mass of 0.5 kg and a momentum of 10 kg-
m/s. What is its velocity?
What causes changes in momentum?
Changes in momentum happen every time. A fast-moving car when suddenly
stopped might have damaging effects not only to the vehicle itself but also to the
person riding it. Various devices have been installed in vehicles in order to ensure
the safety of the passengers. The use of seatbelts is even prescribed by law in order
to lessen injuries from car crashes. Inflatable airbags are also installed in most cars
aimed to increase the time of impact between the driver or passenger and the
crashing vehicle in the event of an accident. Can you think of some other safety
devices installed on vehicles?
(Redraw pictures with seatbelts and airbags.)
Figure15. Seatbelts and airbags
What factors may contribute to the changes in momentum?Let us find it out in
the next activity.
Activity 7
Playing Egg Volleyball
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Objective:
Identify the factors that affect the time of impact of moving objects.
Materials Needed:
1 raw egg
Clear plastic bag where an egg can be inserted
Piece of cloth / large handkerchief
Figure 16. Students playing egg volleyball
Procedure:
1. Look for an open space in your school where you can perform this activity.
2. Place the raw egg inside the clear plastic bag and tie the plastic bag
securely. This is needed to prevent the egg contents from splattering in case
the egg breaks.
3. Depending on the number of students, form two teams comprising of pairs of
students. Each pair should have one large handkerchief orbandana.
4. The two opposing teams must be at least 3 meters away from each other.
The objective of the game is to have the eggs travel back and forth from each
team to the other without breaking the egg. The players are only allowed to
throw the egg in a curved path.
5. The players are not allowed to use their hands in throwing and catching the
egg. Instead, they will use a cloth or handkerchief.
6. The players toss coin to determine who goes first.
To Editor: Please look for a similar photo of Filipino students depicting two teams
throwing and catching eggs using a piece of cloth.
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7. The pair who fails to catch the egg, and/or breaks it, is considered out of the
game.
8. The teacher may want to increase the distance by 1 meter between the two
teams in order to make the game more interesting and challenging.
9. The pair who is able to catch and throw the most number of eggs without
breaking would be declared as the winner.
Q1. Was the handkerchief able to protect the egg from breaking?
Q2. Did the egg break immediately when it hit the ground?
Q3. How was the impact force lessened by the use of the handkerchief?
How was the handkerchief able to protect the egg from breaking? If a
different material was used to catch the egg, say, a piece of wood, will the egg break
or will it not?
The egg is a naturally-fragile material. However the choice of material may
prevent the egg from breaking by increasing the time of impact, therefore lessening
the impact force. If one throws an egg directly to a wall it will definitely break. This is
because when the eggs motion is abruptly stopped, its momentum suddenly
changes. However, if it is thrown on a piece of cloth, the time of impact will be
increased due to the cushioning effect of the piece of cloth, therefore, it will lessen
the impact force.
Figure 17a. Egg hitting a brick wall Figure 17b. Egg hitting a curtain
In physics, an external force acting on an object over a specific time leads to
a change in momentum of the object. A special name is given to the product of the
force applied and the time interval during which it acts: impulse.
Impulse = force x time
(Draw an egg hitting a brick wall and
splattered on all directions.)
(Draw an egg hitting a curtain / cloth
and pushes the cloth backward.)
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Do you still remember Newtons Second Law of Motion? It states that the net
force is directly proportional to the mass of a body and its acceleration. In equation
form,
F = ma
Since =
, then
F = m(v
f
v
i
) / t .
Rearranging the equation will give you
Ft = mv
f
mv
i
Since p = mv
,
then
Ft = p
f
p
i
or
Ft = p
It turns out that the same impulse invariably leads to the same change in
momentum. The above equation implies that for a fixed value of the change in
momentum, the impact force is smaller when the impact time is bigger while the
impact force is bigger when the impact time is smaller. A quick jab by a boxer makes
a hard hit. A net, a cushion and corrugated containers all decrease the impact force.
From the equation, we can see that the product of force and time, which is
impulse, equals the change in momentum. Can you think of some other applications
of impulse in our everyday lives?
Sports like karate, taekwondo, baseball, golf and tennis utilize the concept of
follow-through as an important strategy to obtain a greater momentum. When a
tennis player hits the ball, a follow-through keeps the tennis racket in contact with the
ball for a longer time, and so the ball experiences a greater change in momentum for
the same force applied.
Lets try this:
Tiger Woods hits a 0.02 kg golf ball, giving it a speed of 25 m/s. What impulse does
he impart to the ball?
Given: m = 0.02 kg
v = 25 m/s 0 = 25 m/s
Find: I
Solution:
Since the golf ball is initially at rest, the initial velocity is equal to zero.
Thus, I = p = mv
= (0.02 kg)(25 m/s)
= 0.50 kg-m/s or 0.50 Ns
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Conservation of Momentum
In Grade 8, you have learned that
an external force is required to make an
object accelerate. Similarly, if we want to
change the momentum of an object, an
external force is required. There will be no
change in momentum if there is no
external force.
Lets take this situation as an
example. Two children on skateboards are
initially at rest. They push each other so that
eventually the boy moves to the right while
the girl moves in the opposite direction away
from each other. Newtons Third Law tells us
that the force that the girl exerts on the boy
and the force that makes the girl move in the
other direction are of equal magnitude but
opposite direction. The boy and the girl
make up a system a collection of objects
that affect one another (Figure 18). No
net/unbalanced external force acts on the
boy-girl system, thus, the total momentum of
the system does not change (Figure 19).
Remember that momentum, like velocity and
force, is a vector quantity. The momentum
gained by the girl is of equal magnitude but
opposite direction to the momentum gained
by the boy. In this system, no momentum is
gained or lost. We say that momentum is
conserved.
Explain how momentum is
conserved in the following activity.
Activity 8
Figure 18. A system is a group of objects that interact and
affect each other. Examples are (a) Bowling ball and pin
and (b) two football players.
Figure 19. In this example, the totalmomentum of the
boy-girl system before pushing is zero. After pushing, the
total momentum of the boy-girl system is still zero
because the momentum of the girl is of equal
magnitudebut opposite direction to the momentum of the
boy.Note that the momentum of the boy alone is not the
same before and after pushing; and the momentum of the
girl alone is not the same before and after pushing.
(redraw figure as pushoff/provide own photograph)
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Balloon Rocket
Objectives:
Describe how a balloon rocket works and how conservation of momentum
explains rocket motion.
Materials Needed:
balloon (long shape)
string (nylon, if available)
tape
Procedure:
1. Stretch the string over two posts. You can use chairs or iron stands as posts.
Make sure that the string is taut.
2. Inflate the balloon. Twist the open end and temporarily secure it with a paper
clip.
3. Tape the straw to the balloon such that it is aligned with the balloons opening
(see Figure 20).
4. Draw a diagram showing the momentum vectors of your balloon rocket and
the air.
Q1. How do these momenta compare?
Q2. How does the velocity of the air that is pushed out of the rocket compare to the
velocity of the balloon rocket?
Figure 20. Balloon rocket set up.
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At the start, our system, which consists of the balloon and the air inside it are
stationary so the total momentum of the system is zero. When we let the air inside
the balloon out, we notice that the balloon moves. The force that causes the balloon
to move comes from the air that is pushed out of it. There is no external force
involved. Thus, the total momentum of the system is conserved and must remain
zero. If the balloon has momentum in one direction, the air must have an equal and
opposite momentum for the total momentum to remain zero.
Change in momentum = 0
Total Initial Momentum = Total Final Momentum
0 = p
balloon
+ p
air
-p
balloon
= p
air
-(mv)
balloon
= -(mv)
air
Since the mass of the balloon is greater than the mass of air, the velocity of
the air must be greater in magnitude than the velocity of the balloon, and must be
opposite in direction..
Concept Check:
Suppose the entire world population gathers in one spot and at the sounding of a
prearranged signal, everyone jumps up. While all the people are in the air, does
Earth gain momentum in the opposite direction?
Example 1a
Two iceskaters stand together. They push off and travel directly away from
each other, the boy with a velocity of 1.50 m/s. If the boy weighs 735 N and
the girl, 490 N, what is the girls velocity after they push off? (Consider the ice
to be frictionless.)
Solution:
Remember that W = mg, thus, m = W/g.
mass velocity
Boy 75 kg 1.50 m/s
Girl 50 kg ?
Figure 21. Pushoff
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The ice where they stand on is considered to be frictionless, thus, no external
force is present. The momentum of the boy-girl system is conserved. There is no
change in the momentum of the system before and after the push off.
The girl moves with a velocity of 0.75 m/s opposite to the direction of the boy.
Remember!
Momentum is a vector quantity. It must have both magnitude (numerical
value) and direction. The direction of the momentum vector is always in the same
direction as the velocity vector. Like all vector quantities, momentum vectors can be
added. For situations in which the two vectors are in opposite directions, one vector
is considered negative and the other positive.
Example 1b
Two iceskaters stand together. They push off and travel directly away
from each other, the boy with a speed of 0.50 m/s and the girl with a speed of
0.65 m/s. If the mass of the boy is 60 kg, what is the girls mass? (Consider
the ice to be frictionless.)
Solution
The momentum of the boy-girl system is conserved. There is no change in
the momentum of the system before and after the push off.
Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
A collision is an encounter between two objects resulting in exchange of impulse
and momentum. Because the time of impact is usually small, the impulse provided
by external forces like friction during this time is negligible. If we take the colliding
bodies as one system, the momentum of the system is therefore approximately
conserved.
Total Initial Momentum = Total Final Momentum
0 = p
boy
+ p
girl
-p
boy
= p
girl
-(mv)
boy
= (mv)
girl
-37.5 kg m/s = 50 kg (v
girl
)
-0.75 m/s = v
girl
Total Initial Momentum = Total Final Momentum
0 = p
boy
+ p
girl
-p
boy
= p
girl
-(mv)
boy
= (mv)
girl
30.0 kg m/s = (m
girl
) 0.65 m/s
46kg = m
girl
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The total momentum of the system before the collision is equal to the
total momentum of the system after the collision.
total momentum before collision = total momentum after collision
Collisions are categorized according to whether the total kinetic energy
of the system changes. Kinetic energy may be lost during collisions when (1)
it is converted to heat or other forms like binding energy, sound, light (if there
is spark), etc. and (2) it is spent in producing deformation or damage, such as
when two cars collide. The two types of collision are:
1. Elastic collision one in which the total kinetic energy of the
system does not change and colliding objects bounce off after
collision.
2. Inelastic collision one in which the total kinetic energy of the
system changes (i.e., converted to some other form of energy).
Objects that stick together after collision is said to be perfectly
inelastic.
Can you identify which type of collision is shown in each situation?
(a) (b)
In Figure 22a, a moving steel ball pendulum collides head-on with
another steel ball.The collision is elastic, that is, the total kinetic energy of the
system (2 steel balls) is the same before and after the collision. The total
momentum of the system before the collision is equal to the product of the
first balls mass and velocity. The total momentum of the system after the
collision must be equal to the total momentum before the collision. The first
ball comes to rest while the second ball moves away with a velocity equal to
Figure 22. Examples of collisions. (a) colliding pendulum (b)colliding cars
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the velocity of the first ball. This is the case when the two balls have equal
masses. The momentum of the first ball is transferred to the second ball. The
first ball loses its momentum while the second ball gains momentum equal to
that of the first balls momentum (Figure 23a).
What do you think would happen if you pull two balls away and release
them at the same time? Why is it so?
Example 3
A 300 g cart moves on an air track at 1.2 m/s. It collides with and sticks
to another cart of mass 500 kg,which was stationary before collision. What is
the velocity of the combined cartafter collision?
Solution
mass Velocity
(before collision)
Cart 1 0.30 kg 1.2 m/s
Cart 2 0.50 kg 0
The total momentum of the system is conserved before and after the
collision.
Since the two carts stuck together after collision, they have the same velocity
after collision. The combined carts move at 0.45 m/s after the collision.
Total Momentum (before collision)= Total Momentum(after collision)
(cart
1
+ cart
2
)
before
= (cart
1
+ cart
2
)
after
(mv)
1, before
+ 0= (m1 + m2) vafter
0.36 kg m/s= 0.80 v
after
0.45m/s = v
after
Figure 23. Elastic Collisions. (a) moving object collides with a stationary
object (b) two moving objects collide head-on (c) two objects moving in the
same direction collide
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In everyday life, however, perfectly elastic collisions are rare, and most
collisions are inelastic to some extent. In the next activity, we shall use
different types of balls to demonstrate different degrees of inelasticity.
Activity 9
Bouncy Balls
Objective:
Classify a collision as perfectly elastic, slightly inelastic, moderately
inelastic, highly inelastic, or perfectly inelastic
Materials Needed:
4-5 types of balls(e.g. clay ball, marble, etc), 3 different surfaces (e.g.,
tiled, wood, concrete, grass)
Procedure:
1. Drop each ball from a distance of 1 meter onto the surface and record
how high it bounces in meters (example: 0.46 meters).
2. Note whether the ball and surface showed perfectly elastic, or
perfectly inelastic collision. Classify the collision as follows:
If the ball bounces up by 1 meter, then the collision is perfectly elastic
If the ball does not bounce up, the collision is perfectly inelastic.
4. Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3 for the twoother surfaces.
Figure 24. Inelastic Collision. Two objects collide, stick together and move
as one.
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Data:
Table 9. Data on the Height of the Bounced Ball
Surface Mass Bounce
(m)
Degree of
Elasticity
A Ball 1
______________
B
C
A Ball 2
______________
B
C
A Ball 3
______________
B
C
A Ball 4
______________
B
C
A Ball 5
______________
B
C
Q. Which ball is generally more elastic? Which surface is generally more elastic?
Was there an elastic collision? Was there a perfectly inelastic collision?
Development and Demonstration of a
Volleyball Team Drill
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A Performance Task
Objective:
Develop and demonstrate a fun 5-minute team drill that will apply projectile
motion concepts and principles to the learning and development of three
motor skills in volleyball.
Materials Needed:
Volleyball (required)
stop watch (required)
meter stick / tape meter
other materials selected by proposing team
written proposal
Procedure:
1. Conduct the group meeting and plan out the role of each member in
thedevelopment of the volleyball drill proposal.
2. Select from the following volleyball skills (bump, set, underarm serve, blockingand
spike) three motor skills which will be enhanced in the proposed team drill.
3. Develop together the mechanics of a five-minute drill in terms of:
a) target motor skill,
b) materials to be used,
c) team or pair details,
d) sequence and duration of drill movements,
e) evaluation of skills test,
f) safety precautions; and
g) analysis and application of projectile motion concepts and principles,
(Show playing area diagrams and computations for ranges, heights and time)
4. Get a space and try out your teams proposed drill sequence and
movements.Make adjustments according to equipment/materials and ability.
Make themodifications and practice the final drill for presentation of proposal and
demonstration of team drill the next session.
5. Write your group proposal.
Performance Task: Development and Demonstration of a Volleyball Team Drill
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Goal:
Develop and demonstrate a 5-minute team drill that will apply projectile
motion concepts and principles to the learning and development of three motor skills
in volleyball.
Role:
You are a team of physical education teacher-coaches who conduct
volleyball clinics under a youth sports program of the school. The program targets to
entice students who are interested or are still learning volleyball to join the sports
clinics while the trained volleyball student players may assist or officiate drill and lead
up games geared towards the development of basic volleyball skills.
Situation:
The schools sports program suffered a mass promotion of ball game athletes
who recently graduated. To speed up the promotion of renewed interest in ball game
trainings and beef up the remaining number of ball players, the MAPEH teachers
came up with the idea to conduct fun sports clinics using modified volleyball games,
drills and lead up game plans. Starting next Friday, the drills will be used in the
weekly sports clinics. This try outs will give coaches, varsity players and interested
students an avenue to scout, mingle and develop volleyball skills with the others.
Product, Performance and Purpose:
You will develop, present and demonstrate a five-minute volleyball drill
proposal that will apply projectile motion concepts and principles to the learning and
development of three motor skill in volleyball.
Standards
The group proposes ways to enhance sports related to projectile motion.
Criteria for Success
The sports clinic participants will rate the proposed volleyball drill game based
on the following criteria:
Communication of Proposal
Physics of Sports Justification
Movement Composition
Performance
Task Rubric for Development and Demonstration of a Volleyball Team Drill
Criterion 7-8 5-6 3-4 1-2
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*Communication
of Proposal
The group
communicated the
ideas and
explained concept
applications clearly
and effectively, and
raised interesting
questions on the
developed drills.
The group
communicated the
clearly the ideas
and explained
effectively selected
concept
applications only.
The group
communicated the
ideas and concept
applications clearly.
The group was
able to present
their ideas but not
the concept
applications.
* Use of Physics
Knowledge
Uses techniques
for 3 skills based
on physics
concepts and
principles.
Uses terms
appropriately
throughout the
presentation.
Uses techniques
for 2 skills based
on physics
concepts and
principles.
Uses terms
appropriately in
some parts of the
presentation.
Uses techniques
for 1 skill based on
physics concepts
and principles.
Uses a term or two
inconsistently
during the
presentation.
Unclear use of
technique for
skills based on
physics concepts
and principles.
Uses terms
inappropriately
most of the
presentation
time.
Movement
Composition
Creates a wide
range of athletic
moves that are
appropriate to the
demonstration of
all three skills.
The drill sequence
shows a
sophisticated use
of space, time,
level, force and
flow.
Creates athletic
moves that are
appropriate to the
demonstration of
all two skills.
The drill sequence
shows a
competent use of
space, time, level,
force and flow.
Selects some
athletic moves
appropriate to the
demonstration of 1
or two skills.
The drill sequence
shows a simple
use of space, time,
level, force and
flow.
Has some
difficulty in
creating moves
appropriate to the
demonstration of
skills.
The drill
sequence is a
simple use of
space, time,
level, force and
flow.
Performance
The group
performs with a
high degree of
precision, style,
and energy.
The group applies
movement
concepts and
tactics, in a critical
and effective
manner.
The group
performs with
appropriate degree
of precision, style,
and energy.
The group applies
movement
concepts and
tactics
appropriately.
The group
performs with
some energy and
precision.
The group applies
some movement
concepts and
tactics
appropriately.
The group
performs with
little energy and
precision.
The group shows
awareness of
movement
concepts and
tactics, but has
difficulty applying.
* These criteria must be assessed against a written proposal
Summative Assessment
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1. If a freely falling ball is somehow equipped with a speedometer, by how much
would its speed reading increase for every second?
A. 0 m/s
B. 9.8 m/s
C. 10 m/s
D. 20 m/s
2. A sepaktakraw ball is hit vertically upward by a player. What is its
acceleration after 1 second?
a. 0
b. 1 m/s
2
c. 9.8 m/s
2
d. -9.8m/s
2
3. A volleyball is tossed vertically upward, with an initial velocity of 5 m/s and
caught back at the same level as when it was thrown. What is the velocity of
the ball at that point?
a. 0 m/s
b. -5 m/s
c. -9.8 m/s
d. -9.8 m/s
2
4. The motion of an object with constant acceleration is also known as
________.
a. Motion
b. Uniform Motion
c. Constant Motion
d. Uniformly Accelerated Motion
5. A ball is thrown vertically upward. What is its instantaneous speed at its
maximum height?
a. 0
b. 5 m/s
c. 9.8 m/s
d. 9.8 m/s
2
6. A fielder throws a softball to a baseman. Which diagram below shows the
force(s) acting on the ball while it is on air if F
g
represents the force of gravity,
and F
h
refers to the throwing force?
A) C)
Fh
Fg Fg
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B) D)
To the artist: Please redraw.
7. A ball is hit at an angle of 30
o
. At what point in its trajectory does this
projectile have the least speed?
a. Just after it was launched
b. At the highest point in its flight
c. Just before it hits the ground
d. halfway between the ground and the highest point
8. Suppose a ping pong ball is tossed. When the ball reaches the highest point,
which statement about the balls velocity and acceleration is true?
a. Both its velocity and its acceleration are zero
b. Its velocity is zero and its acceleration is not zero
c. Its velocity is not zero and its acceleration is zero.
d. Neither its velocity nor its acceleration is zero.
9. At what angle should a water hose be aimed in order for the water to land
with the greatest horizontal range?
a. 0
b. 30
c. 45
d. 60
10. A ball is hit at an angle of 30
o
and it reaches a distance of 50 m. Given the
same initial velocity, at what other angle should a ball be hit to reach the
same distance.
a. 15
b. 45
c. 60
d. 75
o
.
11. Which has more momentum, a heavy truck moving at 30 km/h or a light truck
moving at 30 km/h?
a. heavy truck
b. light truck
c. Both have the same momentum
d. Cannot be determined.
12. A moderate force will break an egg. However, an egg dropped on the road
usually breaks, while one dropped on the grass usually doesnt break. This is
because for the egg dropped on the grass:
a. The change in momentum is greater.
b. The change in momentum is less.
c. The time interval for stopping is greater.
d. The time interval for stopping is less.
13. The impulse experienced by a body is equal to the change in its:
A. Velocity
Fh
No force
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B. Kinetic energy
C. Momentum
D. Potential energy
14. In certain martial arts, people practice breaking a piece of wood with the side
of their bare hand. Use your understanding of impulse to explain how this can
be done without injury to the hand.
a. Given the same change in momentum, when the time interval is
smaller the impact force is bigger.
b. Given the same change in momentum, when the time interval is
bigger the impact force is bigger.
c. Given the same change in momentum, when the time interval is
smaller the impact force is smaller.
d. Given the same change in momentum, when the time interval is
bigger the impact force is smaller.
15. A lady tennis player hits an approaching ball with a force of 750 N If she hits
the ball in 0.002 s, how much impulse is imparted to the tennis ball?
a. 0 N s
b. 1.5 N s
c. 3.0 N s
d. 6.0 Ns
16. Which is a necessary condition for the total momentum of a system to be
conserved?
A. Kinetic energy must not change.
B. No external force is present.
C. An object must be at rest.
D. Only the force of gravity acts on the system.
For numbers 17 and 18: Two 0.5 kg balls approach each other with the same
speed of 1.0 m/s.
17. What is the total momentum of the system before collision?
A. 0
B. 0.50 kg m/s
C. 1.0 kg m/s
D. -1.0 kg m/s
18. If there is no external force acting on the system, what the total momentum of
the system after collision?
A. 0
B. 0.50 kg m/s
C. 1.0 kg m/s
D. -1.0 kg m/s
19. Two billiard balls approach each other at equal speed. If they collide in a
perfectly elastic collision, what would be their velocities after collision?
A. Zero
B. Same in magnitude and direction
C. Same in magnitude but opposite in direction
D. Different in magnitude and opposite in direction
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20. A 50-kg astronaut ejects 100 g of gas from his propulsion pistol at a velocity
of 50 m/s. What is his resulting velocity?
a. -0.10 m/s
b. -0.50 m/s
c. 0 m/s
d. -100 m/s
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WORK, POWER, AND
ENERGY
Overview
In Module 1, you studied about objects moving in two-dimensions. These
moving objects possess momentum and experience impulses during interactions
with other objects. Not only that, these objects also possess mechanical energy. On
their own or during interactions, there are energy transfers and/or transformations.
In this module, the transformations of mechanical energy and its conservation
will be studied conceptually and mathematically as applied in many natural events as
well as in the working principles of man-made structures such as rides and electric
power plants.
At the end of this module, you are expected to answer the following key
questions below and use the learning competences as study guide:
Learning Competencies / Objectives
1. Trace and explain the energy transformations in various activities.
2. Perform activities to demonstrate conservation of mechanical energy.
3. Ascertain that the total mechanical energy remains the same during any
process.
What are the changes in the forms of mechanical energy?
How is mechanical energy conserved during transfers and transformations?
Unit 4
MODULE
2
Suggested time allotment: 6-7 hours
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Pre Assessment / Diagnostic Assessment
Directions. Choose the letter of the best answer.
1. What is the energy of a motorcycle moving slowly at the top of a hill?
A. entirely kinetic
B. entirely potential
C. entirely gravitational
D. both kinetic and potential
2. Which event is explained in the sequence of energy changes shown in the
diagram below?
A. a headlight is on
B. a turbine spins
C. electric current powers a flat iron
D. gasoline burns to run a jeepney
3. In the Agus VI Hydroelectric Power (HEP) Plant, which energy transformation
takes place?
A. electrical energy mechanical energy electrical energy.
B. gravitational potential energy kinetic energy electrical energy
C. heat mechanical energy electrical energy.
D. nuclear energy heat electrical energy
4. Which event does NOT describe potential energy being changed into kinetic
energy?
A. A box sliding down a ramp.
B. A mango falling from a crate.
C. A pen spring being compressed.
D. A stretched rubber band got loosened.
5. Which event illustrates the direct transformation of potential to kinetic energy?
A. A basketball player catches a flying ball.
B. A Kalesa moves from rest.
C. Kathys arrow is released from its bow.
D. The spring mechanism of a toy is rotated until it locked.
6. Which sequence of energy transformation best describes what happens when
you switch on your battery-run radio?
A. Mechanical Energy Electrical Energy Sound Energy
B. Mechanical Energy Chemical Energy Sound Energy
C. Chemical Energy Electrical Energy Sound Energy
D. Chemical Energy Mechanical Energy Sound Energy
Chemical Energy Heat Mechanical Energy (with wasted heat)
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7. Which among the forms of energy is considered a potential energy?
A. chemical energy
B. radiant energy
C. sound energy
D. thermal energy
8. Which of the following happens to a coconut that falls freely?
A. Loses potential energy and gains kinetic energy.
B. Loses both potential energy and kinetic energy.
C. Gains potential energy and loses kinetic energy.
D. Gains both potential energy and kinetic energy.
9. A torchlight fell from a watch tower. The potential energy of the torchlight at the
highest point compared to its kinetic energy at the lowest point is _______
A. lesser.
B. equal.
C. greater.
D. not related.
10. The potential energy of a 1-kg object on top of a hill is 18 J. What is its velocity
in m/s just before it hits the bottom of the hill?
A. 36
B. 18
C. 6
D. 3
11. The total mechanical energy of a swinging bungee jumper
A. is equally divided between kinetic energy and potential energy.
B. at any one instant, is either all kinetic energy or all potential energy.
C. can never be negative.
D. is constant, if only conservative forces act.
12. A bag drops some distance and gains 90 J of kinetic energy. Considering air
resistance, how much gravitational potential energy did the bag lose?
A. more than 90 J
B. exactly 90 J
C. less than 90 J
D. cannot be determined from the information given
13. The wind-up toy that is fully wound and at rest possesses
A. kinetic but no potential energy
B. potential but no kinetic energy
C. both potential and kinetic energy in equal amounts
D. neither potential nor kinetic energy
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14. In which case is there a decrease in gravitational potential energy?
A. Amada stretches horizontally a rubber band.
B. A car ascends a steep parking ramp.
C. Pamelas puppy jumps down the chair.
D. Water is forced upward through a pipe.
15. A picture frame falls off the wall. Considering the presence of air, how does the
kinetic energy (K) just before striking the floor compare to the potential energy (P) at
its hanging point?
A. K is equal to P.
B. K is greater than P.
C. K is less than P.
D. It is impossible to tell.
Mechanical Energy Rules! (Of forms and transformations...)
Energy is the name of the game. Everything exists or cease to
exist because of its presence or absence. It is stored in different
forms and can transfer and/or transform. It can be transferred
without being transformed. It can also be transformed without
being transferred. It can also be transformed during transfers.
In general, the energy acquired by objects upon which work is done is known
as mechanical energy. You have learned in Grade 8 Science that mechanical
energy fall under two categories:
Table 1. Different Forms of Mechanical Energy
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A. Potential
Energy
- Energy in matter due to arrangements of its parts, its
composition, location and structure. It is commonly
considered as a stored energy having the potential to
do mechanical work.
- The various forms of potential energy:
gravitational
chemical
elastic
electrical
nuclear
B. Kinetic Energy
- Energy in moving matter and wave.
- Some forms of kinetic energy:
motion radiant
sound
thermal wave
*Chemical, electrical and nuclear energies in general exhibit characteristics that are
electromagnetic in nature...though they also have potential energy. (Excerpt from the
Encyclopedia Britannica)
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Recall in Grade 8 Science that mechanical work done when equated to
changes in the mechanical energies resulted to operational definitions of kinetic and
potential energy in the following equations:
Table 2. Mechanical Potential and Kinetic Energy Equations
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A. Potential Energy
=
1
2
2
where
PEgrav = gravitational potential energy
m = mass of object
g = acceleration due to gravity
h = height or elevation difference
where
PEelas = elastic potential energy
k = spring constant
x = compression or extension
length
B. Kinetic Energy
=
1
2
2
where
KE = kinetic energy
m = mass of object
v = velocity of object
The evidence and varied uses of the different energy forms is
everywhere. Its flow causes change through heat and work.
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Be it energy moving through
the food chain or an electric power
plant, energy can never be created
from nothing nor can it be destroyed
into nothing. Energy is simply
transformed from one form to
another or transferred from one
system to another. It flows from a
source (serving as input system) into
an output system during transfers
and/or transformations. Figure 1. Energy transformation in a lit electric lamp.
Figure 2. In a plugged television, electrical
energy is converted into radiant, heat and
sound energies.
Figure 3. During photosynthesis, the suns
radiant energy is converted into chemical
energy.
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Study the examples of energy transformations that are shown in Figures 1-3.
Use your understanding of the labeled illustrations as guide for doing Activity 1.
Activity 1
LITTLE SHOP OF TOYS
Objectives:
At the end of the activity, you should be able to:
identify the energy forms present in the operation of simple toys, and
describe the energy transformations in the toys.
Materials Needed:
yoyo
friction toy car
deflated balloon
2 mystery objects
Activity Sheet / science notebook
Procedure:
1. Operate each toy to move and observe closely what causes it to start and stop
moving.
2. For each toy, identify all forms of energy involved in the process.
3. Trace the energy transformations by sketching and labeling the toy while in
motion.
4. From inside the room, choose two objects/toys of interest to you. Do steps 1 to 3.
5. For each toy or object, answer the following questions:
Q1. What does the toy or object do?
Q2. What energy changes take place as this toy or object operates?
Q3. What form does the stored energy start out in?
Q4. What form does the stored energy turn into?
Q5. What form is the energy output in when it stops?
Q6. What made each object to move a certain displacement and what made
each object to come to a stop?
Example: Sipa (Pls. redraw)
Kinetic Energy + Sound Energy
Chemical Energy
Gravitational Potential Energy
Energy In Energy Out = Work and Heat
Figure 4. Energy transformations in the Filipino traditional game sipa.
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You just identified the different energy forms and its changes in simple toys.
Toys can be simple, but the physics behind it can be quite complicated. Indeed when
these energy got transferred or transformed, work and heat plus other energy forms
like sound and light were produced. Some of these energy can also be stored in
other forms. In general, when you made each toy or object to operate in the activity
and set it to move then the physics behind the toys caused transformations of
mechanical energies from potential to kinetic or from kinetic to potential.
Now ponder these questions. . . What are the similarities in the mechanical
energy forms present in a stretched bowstring and in an elevated volume of water?
What mechanical work can possibly be done by the transformations of these
mechanical energies?
Think about your answers as you do the next activity.
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Figure 5. Comparison of mechanical energy in a stretched bow and a waterfalls.
Activity 2
HEP HEP HOORAY!
(Adapted from the Energy of Moving Water Student Guide from www.NEED.org)
Objectives:
At the end of the activity, you should be able to:
construct a simple turbine unit
demonstrate mechanical energy transformations, and
demonstrate Hydroelectric Power (HEP) using a water reservoir system.
Materials Needed:
plastic folder or acetate
permanent marker pen
ruler or tape measure
pair of scissors
cutter
juice drink straw
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hot melt glue or super glue (cyanoacrylate adhesive)
masking tape
thread
5-10 pcs paper clips
2 1.5-Liter plastic bottle
1 push pin
3-inch nail
2 3-Liter ice cream container
2-Liter bottled tap water supply
hand towel or rag
funnel
activity sheet / science notebook
Safety Precautions:
Danger of injury from the pair of scissors and cutter.
Danger of eye or skin injury from glue
Use of water container for collecting water.
Use of towel or rag to dry off wet surfaces.
Follow all safety lab rules.
Procedure:
A. Construction of the Turbine Model
1. Prepare 8 blades for the turbine. Cut 2 inch by 1 inch strips of plastic folder
or acetate. Shape it any way you want.
Figure 6. a) shaped strips for turbine blades
2. Glue the blades to the middle of the straw similar to the sample in Fig. 6 b).
The straw will serve as the shaft of the turbine.
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Figure 6. b) the turbine model blade assembly
3. Make a turbine holder using one of the plastic bottles. Use a push pin then a
3-in nail to make holes at a 10-cm height to hold the straw. Ensure that the
turbine can rotate freely. If needed, make some plastic stopper to hold the
turbine in place.
Figure 6. c) the turbine model on its mount
4. Tie a meter-long thread around the turbine shaft (straw). Secure the knot to
the shaft with a tape. Loop the hanging end of the string and hook the paper
clips on it.
5. Position the turbine model on a table with the hanging paper clips free to
move.
Q1. Using the turbine model, what are some ways you can do
to lift the hanging paper clips? Cite at least three methods.
Q2. For each method, what forms of energy will be involved in
the process? Trace the transformations of energy.
Q3. In lifting the paper clips, how will you quantify and relate
the work that you will do to the energy
transformations involved?
6. Without needing other additional materials, try the
methods you can right away do. This will also help you test
the functionality and durability of your turbine model.
7. Reinforce the turbine holder or strengthen the blades with
melted hot glue if needed. Adding the watery super glue may
just loosen the already set bond between the blades and the
straw.
8. Remove the string and the paper clips from the straw to
have the turbine model ready for the Hydropower activity.
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Figure 6. d) Testing the turbine model
B. Water Reservoir Model Construction
1. From the bottom of the bottle, measure and mark with dots the
5-cm, 10-cm, 15-cm, and 20-cm spots. These dots should lie
along the same vertical line and would be the exit points.
Acrosss these, make horizontal lines as tail water levels, h
t
.
2. Use the push pin to make a hole on each dot. Then put
masking tape over each hole. Fold the top as flap for pulling.
3. Make another horizontal line 5 centimeters above the 20-cm
hole and mark as the head water level, h
w
of the stored water.
4. Determine the stored waters Head of Flow, H by taking the
difference between the head water level and the tail water
level as indicated in the equation =
. Record these
values in Table 3.
Q4. If you are to investigate the relationship between the
stored waters head of flow (the height of the stored water
above the exit point) and the projected waters range (the
horizontal distance), what would your problem and hypothesis
be?
Figure 7 a) Water Reservoir Model
Suggested format of problem in question form:
How does the dependent variable depend on the independent variable?
Q5. What quantities will serve as the
a) independent variable - manipulated to affect the dependent variable;
b) dependent variable - will be affected thus measured; and
c) parameter variable - controlled and kept constant?
5. Write your problem and hypothesis on your activity sheet.
6. Fill the bottle with water up to the 25-cm mark. Elevate this bottle on an inverted
ice-cream container with its holed-side facing the other water container where the
turbine model is.
Figure 7 b) water reservoir and turbine assembly, and Figure 7 c) range measurement
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7. Line with masking tape the back of a ruler for easier readings. Use the ruler to
measure the falling waters maximum range (horizontal distance between the
bases of the hole and the point the projected water hits the blade).
8. Examine the water reservoir with the turbine model assembly and be familiar with
its operation. Reposition the turbine when needed.
C. Mechanical Energy in Hydropower
1. Remove the masking tape from the 5-cm hole to release the water. Be ready to
reposition the water turbine model such that the nearest blade hit by the
projecting water is in the horizontal position. Cover the hole with your finger or
with a tape when needed.
2. Measure the maximum range of the water and record this result in Table 3.
3. Uncover again the 5-cm hole and observe the projecting water as well as the
movement of the turbine blades.
4. Cover again the 5-cm hole. Use the funnel and the bottled water supply to refill
the water reservoir up to the 25-cm mark.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for a total of three trials. Compute and record the average range.
6. Dry the wet surfaces and check the tape hole covers.
7. Follow steps 1 to 6 for the 10-cm, 15-cm, and 20-cm holes.
8. Water conservation tip. Reuse the water collected on the pan. Use the funnel to
transfer water from the collecting container back into the water reservoir model or
the water supply bottle.
Table 3. Effect of the Waters Head of Flow on the Water Range
head water
level, h
w
(cm)
tail water
level, h
t
(cm)
Stored Water's
Height or Head
of Flow, H (cm)
Equation: H = hw ht
Range, R (cm) Average
Range,
R
ave
(cm)
Trial
1
Trial
2
Trial
3
25.0 5.0 20.0
25.0 10.0
25.0 15.0
25.0 20.0
Q6. What mechanical energy transformations took place when water got
projected out of the holes?
Q7. What was the effect of the stored waters head of flow to its range?
Q8. How would you explain this effect in terms of energy transformation?
Q9. In Question 4, you formulated your hypothesis regarding the effect of the
stored waters height to the waters range. What was your hypothesis?
Q10. Was the hypothesis you made correct? Why or why not?
Q11. The data collected showed the effect of the head of flow on the flow range
and not on the waters force that powers the blades to rotate. How would
you relate the range to the waters force?
Q12. In the activity, the hydropower was to do mechanical work by rotating the
blades. What can be done to make good use of the waters power?
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Q13. In a typical actual Hydroelectric Power (HEP) Plant, the turbines are fixed
and so the tail water level is constant (Refer to Figure 8). Only the head
water level from the reservoir varies depending on the stored water.
How would you modify this activity to model a real working HEP plant?
A typical Hydroelectric Power Plant has three main parts as shown below:
1) the water reservoir
2) the dam
3) the power plant
(turbines and generators)
Just like the stretched
bowstring and the elevated waterfalls,
the stored water in the reservoir has
potential energy. When water is made
to flow down the penstock, the
potential energy changes into kinetic
energy.
Figure 8. Illustration on the main parts of a HEP Plant courtesy of www.NEED.org
The power of the rushing water spins the turbine, which in turn spins the coils
of wire inside a ring of magnets, thus generating electricity. You will look into these
in detail when you tackle electric power generation in Module 4.
But before that, your concern at this point is to master tracking mechanical
energy transfers or transformations. Take note that a greater head means a higher
drop. A higher drop leads to a faster flow. Why is this so?
On the other hand, a faster flow carries greater power, exerting a greater
force in rotating the turbine. Does this mean that a greater mechanical work was
done?
Move on to Lesson 2 to
complete your understanding about
work, power and energy. Hop on and
prepare to have fun with amusement
events and rides
Refer to Fig. 9, Ponder this
question: How would you compare the
total energy of the biker in locations T,
O, and P?
Figure 9. Bikers mechanical energy Pls. redraw
Conservation of Mechanical Energy Reigns!
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You learned in Module 1 that a body falling freely constantly increases its
velocity. Its height therefore decreases quadratically from the point of release since
it is falling faster and faster. You also learned in the previous discussion that
mechanical energy depends on an objects changing position and motion or the
conversion between the objects potential energy and kinetic energy.
Let us now examine what happens to the mechanical energy of a roller
coaster from Figure 10 below. If the cart moves from positions H to O, the potential
energy decreases since its height decreases. On the other hand, its speed increases
as it moves down, thus its kinetic energy increases. From point O to P, it gains back
its potential energy since it is moving up at higher elevation. In contrast, its kinetic
energy decreases as it moves up because it slows down. This exchange of potential
and kinetic energy is known as mechanical energy.
Figure 10. Conservation of Mechanical Energy in a Roller Coaster
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Well, at the top of the hill, the car is stationary, so as the car begins to move
down the hill, the potential energy begins to be converted to kinetic energy. The car
gathers speed until it reaches back on top of the other side of the hill and converts
the gained kinetic energy back to potential energy.
Ignoring frictional force, the total mechanical energy, which is the sum of its
kinetic and potential energies, remains constant at all points of the track. In equation
form,
ME
1
= ME
2
= ME
3
=
PE
1
+ KE
1
= PE
2
+KE
2
= PE
3
+KE
3
=
To confirm further the transformation between potential energy and kinetic
energy, try the next activity.
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Activity 1
Bashing Ball!
Objectives:
At the end of the activity, you should be able to:
identify the positions where kinetic energy or potential energy is at
maximum or minimum; and
explain the result of the demonstration using conservation of energy.
Materials Needed:
bowling ball or basketball
rope
ceiling
Procedure:
1. Ask a custodian or a maintainance personnel to hang a bowling ball or a
basketball using a mesh or a net from the ceiling. Make sure that the ceiling is
stable and sturdy.
2. After the teacher demonstrates the activity, ask for a willing and brave volunteer
from the class.
3. Have the student grab the ball and walk
backwards carefully until the ball is level with
his/her nose.
4. Ask the student to remain still as possible while
holding the ball against the tip of his/her nose.
Make sure the string is taut so the ball will
swing smoothly and evenly when it is released.
5. Warn the student to keep his body still,
especially the head. S/he should not move
his/her head backward or forward.
6. Ask the student to release the ball without any
additional push. Figure 10. Giant Pendulum
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7. Ask the other students to predict what will happen when the bowling ball is
released and returns.
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Q1. Did the bowling ball reach the tip of the nose of the student volunteer?
Did it rise higher or lower than its original height?
Q2. At what location(s) along the path of the bowling ball is the balls kinetic
energy highest?
Q3. At what location(s) along the path of the bowling ball is the balls
gravitational potential energy highest?
___________________________________________________________________
From the activity, you identified the point where potential energy and kinetic
energy is at its highest and lowest point. You are now ready to quantify or measure
the potential and kinetic energy from these points.
Consider a 1-kg stone dropped on top of a hill and
reached the ground after 3s. From your concept on free fall,
the height of the hill can be computed using the formula
h = a
g
t
2
and v
f
= a
g
t since v
i
= 0.
Now let us determine what happens to the free falling
objects kinetic energy and potential energy.
At t = 0 s, the object is 44.1 m from the ground. Using
the equations for Potential Energy, we have
PE = mgh Figure 11. A dropped stone
= (1 kg)(9.8 m/s
2
)(44.1 m)
= 432.18 J
The Kinetic Energy at t = 0 s is,
KE = mv
2
= (1kg)(0)
2
= 0
The Total Mechanical Energy of the free falling object at t = 0s is
TME = PE + KE
= 432.18 + 0
= 432.18 J
At t = 1 s, the Potential Energy is,
PE = mgh
PE = (1 kg)(9.8 m/s
2
)(44.1m 4.9 m)
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PE = (9.8kg m/s
2
)(39.2 m)
PE = 384.16 J
The Kinetic Energy at t = 1 s is,
KE = mv
2
KE = (1 kg)(9.8 m/s)
2
KE = 48.02 J
The Total Mechanical Energy is,
TME = PE + KE
TME = 384.16 J + 48.02 J
TME = 432.18 J
Summarizing the answers in the table, you can see clearly the equivalence of
the Total Mechanical Energy in every second.
Following the steps in getting the Kinetic Energy and Potential Energy for
t = 0 s and t = 1 s, complete the table.
Table 4. Summary of the Mechanical Energy of a Free Falling Body
Time (s) Height
(m)
Velocity
(m/s)
PE (J) KE (J) TME (PE + KE)
J
0 44.1 0 432.18 0 432.18
1 39.2 9.8 384.16 48.02 432.18
2
3
You have observed that an object freely falling gains kinetic energy since
its velocity increases constantly. On the other hand, its potential energy decreases
since its height decreases. The increase in its kinetic energy comes from the lost in
its potential energy. In the example of a 1- kg stone dropped from a hill, at t = 0, its
stored energy which is the potential energy is not yet converted into kinetic energy.
As the stone falls as in t = 1 s, the decrease in potential energy, 48.02, is equal to
the increase in its kinetic energy. After 2 s, the amount of energy lost and gained by
potential energy and kinetic energy respectively is still the same. At all points in its
path, the change in its potential energy is equal to the change in its kinetic energy.
Activity 2
Bouncy Balls, Revisited
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Objectives:
At the end of the activity, you should be able to:
infer that the kinetic energy of a bouncing ball is not conserved
Materials:
three balls of different masses,
ruler or meter stick
Procedure:
1. Drop each ball from a height of your choice. Measure the height of the bounce of
each ball. Perform three trials for each ball. Note how each ball bounces upon
impact.
2. Record the heights in the table below.
3. Calculate the velocity of the ball just before it hits the ground and after it hits the
ground.
Q1. Which equation(s) can you use to calculate these velocities?
4. Calculate the kinetic energies of the ball just before it hits the ground and after it
hits the ground.
5. Get the difference in the kinetic energies of the ball.
Table 5. Summary of the Mechanical Energy of a Free Falling Body
Ball
Mass
of Ball,
m (kg)
Initial
Height,
hi
(m)
Final
Height,
hf
(m)
Initial
Velocity,
vi (m/s)
Rebound
Velocity,
vf (m/s)
Initial
Kinetic
Energy,
KEi (J)
Rebound
Kinetic
Energy,
KEf (J)
Change
in
Kinetic
Energy,
KEf (J)
1
2
3
Where v
i
= velocity of the ball just before it hits the ground
V
f
= Rebound velocity of the ball right after it hits the ground
KE
i
= Kinetic Energy of the ball just after it hits the ground
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KE
f
= Kinetic Energy of the ball right after it hits the ground
Q2. What happens to the kinetic energy of the ball after its collision with the ground?
What does this mean?
Summative Assessment
Directions. A. Choose the letter of the best answer.
1. What is the energy of a motorcycle going fast midway down a hill?
A. entirely kinetic
B. entirely potential
C. entirely gravitational
D. both kinetic and potential
2. Which event is explained in the sequence of energy changes shown in the
diagram below?
A. a blue spotlight is on
B. a runner doing stretches
C. an electric fan rotates
D. the battery-powered toy car runs forward
3. In the Agus VI Hydroelectric Power (HEP) Plant, which energy transformation
takes place?
A. electrical energy mechanical energy electrical energy.
B. gravitational potential energy kinetic energy electrical energy
C. heat mechanical energy electrical energy.
D. nuclear energy heat electrical energy
4. Which events does NOT describe potential energy being changed into kinetic
energy?
A. A cart rolling down a hill.
B. A rubber foam being compressed.
C. A student lets go a stretched slinky.
D. A twig falling from a branch.
5. Which event illustrates the direct transformation of potential to kinetic energy?
A. A volleyball player blocks an incoming ball.
B. A sleeping cow stirs awake.
C. The wide-open spring door closes slowly.
D. The spring of a broken toy shoots up.
Chemical Energy Heat Mechanical Energy (with wasted heat)
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6. Which sequence of energy transformation best describes what happens when
you prepare scrambled egg using an egg beater?
A. Mechanical Energy Electrical Energy Sound Energy
B. Mechanical Energy Chemical Energy + Sound Energy
C. Chemical Energy Mechanical Energy Sound Energy
D. Chemical Energy Mechanical Energy + Sound Energy
7. Which among the objects is considered as having potential energy?
A. ambulance siren
B. candle flame
C. hot plate
D. milk
8. Which of the following happens to raindrops?
A. Loses potential energy and gains kinetic energy.
B. Loses both potential energy and kinetic energy.
C. Gains potential energy and loses kinetic energy.
D. Gains both potential energy and kinetic energy.
9. A runner jumps over a hurdle. Neglecting friction, the potential energy of the
runner at the highest point compared to his kinetic energy at the lowest point is
_____
A. lesser.
B. equal.
C. greater.
D. not related.
10. The potential energy of a 4-kg object on top of a hill is 72 J. What is its velocity
in m/s just before it hits the ground?
A. 36
B. 18
C. 6
D. 3
11. The total mechanical energy of a yoyo
A. is equally divided between kinetic energy and potential energy.
B. at any one instant, is either all kinetic energy or all potential energy.
C. can never be negative.
D. is constant, if only conservative forces act.
12. A stone rolls down some distance and gains 45 J of kinetic energy. Considering
air resistance, how much gravitational potential energy did the bag lose?
A. more than 45 J
B. exactly 45 J
C. less than 45 J
D. cannot be determined from the information given
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13. A fully spring-wound toy fan that is about to rotate possesses
A. kinetic but no potential energy
B. potential but no kinetic energy
C. both potential and kinetic energy in equal amounts
D. neither potential nor kinetic energy
14. In which case is there an increase in gravitational potential energy?
A. Alex stretches horizontally a rubber band.
B. A car ascends a car wash ramp.
C. The monkey-eating eagle swoops down from a tree.
D. Water flows out a horizontal pipe.
15. A decorative stone fell off the fence. Considering the presence of air, how does
the kinetic energy (K) of the stone just before striking the ground compare to its
potential energy (U) on the fence?
A. K is equal to U.
B. K is greater than U.
C. K is less than U.
D. It is impossible to tell.
B. Solve the following problems.
1. A 2-kg toy car moves along a frictionless surface with a uniform speed of 6 m/s.
What is its kinetic energy?
A. 3.6 J
B. 36 J
C. 366 J
D. 3660 J
2. Budoy, a junior high school student, lifts a 3-kg book from the floor into a cabinet
2.0 m high. With reference to the floor, how much potential energy does the book
acquire?
A. 5.88 J
B. 58.88 J
C. 588.88 J
D. 5888.88 J
Synthesis
The activities in this module show you that the working principles of natural
objects such as waterfalls and man-made devices from simple toys, to hydro-
powered electric plants and amusement park rides all involve the use, transfer and
transformation of different mechanical energies.
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The concepts you learned from Module 1 on two-dimension motions and of
momentum changes and its conservation are integrated here as you demonstrated
the Law of Energy Conservation through the activities.
The constructed turbine device and water reservoir model your group
constructed can also be used in the remaining modules 3 and 4 for this quarter. It
would be best to keep these or modify for use later this quarter. With little
modification, these can be used to show how heat energy can be converted to work.
Moreover, it can also be used to show how mechanical energy from the turbine can
be converted into electrical energy using a dynamo working in reverse. All of these
are in store for you in the next two modules.
Glossary
Dam - barrier of a water storage structure that is used
to control the stored water level and the release
of the stored water
Head of water flow - difference of the head water level and the tail
water level
Head water level - surface height of the stored water in the
reservoir
Hydroelectric Power (HEP)
Plant
- A power plant that generates electrical energy
using the energy from flowing water
Mechanical energy - energy acquired by objects upon which work is
done
Penstock - close pipe or channel where the water flows
from the water reservoir up to the water
turbines location
Tail water level - exit height of the water in the dams penstock
or the height where the turbines are located
Turbine - a rotating device with appropriately shaped
blades used to convert the kinetic energy of
moving fluids into mechanical power for energy
generators
References and Links
Hewitt, Paul G., Conceptual Physics Ninth Edition. Addison Wesley Publishing Inc.
Integrated Science IV. Second Edition. Physics
Practical Work in High School Physics, UP- NISMED
SEDP Series Textbook, Physics. 159-161.
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http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/phy03.sci.phys.matter.zmill/
http://www.need.org/needpdf/Science%20of%20Energy.pdf
http://www.education.com/science-fair/article/build-toy-throw-ball-target/
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/2004/4/04.04.06.x.html
http://sprott.physics.wisc.edu/demobook/chapter1.htm
http://msp.ehe.osu.edu/wiki/index.php/MSP:MiddleSchoolPortal/Energy_Transfers_a
nd_Transformations:_Sparking_Student_Interest
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HEAT, WORK and ENERGY
Note: All revisions are in blue ink. The red ink as
answers to the tests and activities should not be
printed in LM, instead they should be printed in TG.
Thanks.
Overview:
Have you tried to heat a pot of tap water on a hot burner of a stove? It is
observed that the water temperature increases. In this situation, heat flows from hot
burner to the cold water. When two objects at different temperatures are put in contact,
heat spontaneously flows from an object of high temperature to the object of low
temperature. The natural flow of heat is always in the direction tending to equalize the
temperature. If the two objects are kept in contact long enough for their temperatures to
become equal, the two bodies are said to be in thermal equilibrium, and there is no
further heat flow between them. Let us take for example, when you have a fever. You
will use fever thermometer in your armpit in able to monitor your temperature. Heat is
flowing from your armpit to the thermometer; when the temperature reading stops
increasing, the thermometer is then in equilibrium with your armpit, and they are at the
same temperature.
How can we describe the internal energy of your body and the thermometer as
their temperature becomes equal? How much heat a body has or a system has?
Actually, everything in our earth release heat and is governed by heat. Heat is present
in any system where work is applied. Heat is energy in transit. Whenever work is done
on a body, energy is transformed. For every energy transformation, it is associated by
heat: it could be heat gain or heat loss.
After completing this module, you will be able to:
1. demonstrate that heat can be turned to work;
2. infer that doing work releases heat;
Unit 4
MODULE 3
Suggested time allotment: 5 hours
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3. explain why machines are never 100% efficient; and (objective is from
curriculum guide)
4. explain how heat transfer energy
These are frequent questions when studying heat and work:
Heat and Work
I. Introduction:
This module focuses on heat and work. It aims to explain how heat can be
turned into work and how doing work releases heat. It discusses on the spontaneous
processes where heat flows from an object of higher temperature to an object of lower
temperature. Furthermore, how heat engines functions, specifically, cars engine is
given emphasis. It tackles also how heat pump operates. Efficiency of heat engines is
discussed through some worded problems and its effects to the environment. Thermal
pollution is explained as a result of exhausted gases from the engine. Being aware of
the disadvantages of less efficient heat engines, we could design ways and means to
lessen its effects.
In your grade 7, it is learned that heat is related to temperature. Whenever
work is done in the system, heat flows. This process may change ones temperature or
ones phase. This change in temperature, either a decrease or an increase means that
there is an energy transfer in the form of heat. On the other hand, phase change means
that there is a change in bodys internal energy.
We will be focusing only on the adiabatic or no heat enters or leaves the
system.
II. Learning Competency
The learners should demonstrate that heat can be turned into work.
III. Pre/ Diagnostic Assessment:
Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the best answer.
1. Francis stretched a rubber band five times. After that, he observed that the rubber
band felt warmth. Did the rubber band gain heat? B.
A. No, it is not evident.
B. Yes, the felt warmth means it gained heat
C. Yes, the felt warmth means it loss heat.
How is heat converted to work?
How is work related to energy?
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D. No, temperature is not related to a gain or loss of heat.
For nos.2-4
. ( to the artist, please provide 4 beakers with water, the 1
st
two with half-filled water; the
2
nd
two full with water)
Label them as beaker I, half-filled with water on hot plate for 2.5 minutes
Beaker II, half-filled with water on hot plate for 10minutes
Beaker III, full of water on hot plate for 5 minutes
Beaker IV, full of water on hot plate for 2.5 minutes
Four identical beakers, I,II,III,IV are placed on a large electrical hotplate. I and II are
half-full and III and IV are full of tap water at the same initial temperature. I and IV are
placed on the hot plate for 2.5 minutes, III is left on for 5 minutes, and II is left on 10
minutes. The water does not boil in any of the beakers.
2.Which one of the beakers of water will receive the most heat? B.
A. I B. II C.III D.III
3.Which one of the beakers of water will have the lowest temperature right after being
heated? D
A. I B.II C.III D.IV
4.Which two beakers of water will have almost the same final temperature after being
heated? B
A. I and II B. I and III C. I and IV D. II and III
5.What is commonly used as refrigerant for most of the refrigerators?
A. Liquid that is easy to solidify.
B. Liquid that is hard to solidify.
C. Gas that is easy to liquefy.
D. Gas that is hard to liquefy.
Part B.
Modified True or False. Study each statement. Write True if it is correct and if not,
change the underline word/s to make it true.
6.Heat engine is any device that converts thermal energy into mechanical work. TRUE
7.In every heat engine, all of the heat can be converted into work. ONLY SOME
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8.Mechanical work takes place in the piston of a gasoline engine. TRUE
9.There is no ideal heat engine, making some heat exhaust in the environment. TRUE
10.Thermal pollution is brought about by the accumulated exhaustion of heat from
diesel, gasoline and industrial engines. TRUE
III. Reading Resources Heat has been discussed in grade 7
The concept of the conservation of energy states that: Energy cannot be created
or destroyed. The first law of thermodynamics is actually based on this concept. It states
that: The change in internal energy of a system equals the difference between the heat
taken in by the system and the work done by the system. Internal energy of a
substance is the sum of molecular kinetic energy (due to the random motion of the
molecules), the molecular potential energy (due to forces that act between the atoms of
a molecule and between the molecules), and other kinds of molecular energy.
When heat flows in instances where the work done is negligible, the internal
energy of the hot substance decreases and the internal energy of the cold substance
increases. While heat may originate in the internal energy supply of a substance, it is
not correct to say that a substance contains heat. The substance has internal energy,
not heat. The word heat is used only when referring to the energy actually in transit
from hot to cold.
The law is expressed as
U = Q-W
Where Q = the amount of heat flowing into a system during a given process
W = the net work done by the system
U = the change in the systems internal energy
This is derived from the conservation of energy given as
out how heat is related to work? Or how heat is related to work?
Q= W + U
We will use Joule (J) as our SI unit for energy.
The first law tells us that a systems internal energy can be changed by
transferring energy by either work, heat or a combination of the two.
Let us find out how heat is converted into work or work is converted into heat.
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Activity 1
Heat and Internal Energy
I.Objective:
The learners will demonstrate how heat causes the internal energy of the
water increase.
.
I. Materials:
Pot
Thermometer
500ml of water
stove
II. Procedures:
1. Put 500ml of water into a pot.
2. Place a pot of water into a stove. Measure the temperature of water.
3. Let it boil. Measure its temperature while boiling and after boiling.
Note: Be extra cautious in handling hot substances, thermometer and hot stove.
Temperature before boiling
(C)
Temperature while boiling
(C)
Temperature while after
boiling (C)
III. Guide Questions:
Q1.Compare the temperature of water before it is boiled, while it is boiling, and after it
has boiled.
A1. The temperature is lower than 100 C before it is boiled, 100 C when it was
boiling and after it has boiled.
.
Q2.What does the increase in temperature indicate?
A2.It means an increase in internal energy of the water.
Now that you have seen that heat can cause the internal energy of the water increase,
let us study a sample problem below:
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Sample problem:
If 150J of energy is added to a system that does not applied external work, by how
much the thermal energy of the system raised?
Given: Q= 150J
W= 0
Find: U
Solution:
U= Q- W
= 150J- 0
= 150 J
Try this:
A 120J of energy is added to a system that does 40J of external work, by how much
thermal energy of the system is raised?
Answer: 80J
Summary:
1. The increase in the internal energy of a system is equal to the amount of heat
added to a system minus the work done by the system.
2. Adiabatic process is a process without gain or loss of heat.
3. Internal/ thermal energy is the sum of all kinetic and potential energies of the
atoms/ molecules in the system.
Heat Pump
Lesson/ Module: 3 Number of Sessions (Time Allotment): 60min.
I.Introduction:
An object with a high temperature is said to be hot, and the word hot brings to
mind the word heat. Heat flows from a hotter object to a cooler object when the two
objects are placed in contact. It is for this reason that a pot of chocolate drink feels hot
to the touch, while the scoop of an ice cream feels cold. The temperature of hot
chocolate is higher than the normal body temperature of 37C, while the temperature of
an ice cream is lower than 37C. When you touch a cup of hot chocolate drink, heat
flows the hotter cup into a cooler hand. When you touch a cone of ice cream, heat
again flows from hot to cold, in this case from the warmer hand into a colder cone. The
response of the nerves in the hand to the arrival or departure of heat prompts the brain
to identify the cup of chocolate drink as being hot and the cone of an ice cream as
being cold.
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How can we do the reverse? A heat pump is used to reverse the process. It
is a device that allows heat to transfer from a cold reservoir to a warmer one, which is
considered unnatural process. Work is required for the heat to flow from a lower to a
higher temperature. This work is provided by the motor of a heat pump. Let us find out
how this process takes place. You have learned from activity 1 that non-spontaneous
process needs a heat pump in order to reverse the process. Mechanical work should
be applied so that heat could be transformed.
.
II.Learning Competencies/ Objectives:
The learners infer that heat transfer can be used to do work and that work involves
the release of heat.
III.Reading Resources and Instructional Activities
Heat flows normally from higher temperature to lower temperature. It is a natural
or spontaneous process. It does not require any external energy to occur. When heat
flows from lower temperature to higher temperature, it needs mechanical energy to
happen. It is called non-spontaneous process. In so doing, work should be done.
Mechanical energy is required for this to happen. The Second Law of Thermodynamics
is applied here. It states that Heat will never of itself flow from a cold temperature to
a hot temperature object. The work is provided by the motor of the heat pump.
Let us perform the following activity to find out how.
Activity 2
Where do I belong?
Objective:
The learners should be able to distinguish the process as spontaneous or non-
spontaneous process.
Materials needed:
Illustrations/ pictures of
a. Drying of leaves
b. Breakage of an egg
c. Spoilage of food
d. Cooling of water
e. Waterfall
f. Rice cooking
Figure 1(to the artist, pls. provide pictures/ illustrations of the six examples above)
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Procedures:
1. Study the illustrations given.
2. From the illustrations above, fill in the table like this
Spontaneous
Process
Non-spontaneous
Process
Needs work to reverse the
process
Drying of leaves Breakage of egg Drying of leaves
Spoilage of food Making ice Spoilage of food
Water falls Rice cooking Water falls
Guide Questions:
Q4.Which of them are spontaneous processes?
A4.Drying of leaves, spoilage of food and water falls are just some of the examples of
spontaneous process.
Q5.How can we reverse the process for each of the following:
a. Drying of leaves to making them fresh again
By using plant press
b. Fixing an egg to make it whole
By putting them together using scotch tape
c. Keeping the food fresh from spoilage
By using refrigerator.
d. Heating of water
By using stove
e. Flowing the water back to the top
By using water pump or motor
f. Uncook the rice after it is cooked
By using specialized oven to uncook the rice
Q6.What is needed to reverse the process?
A6.An application of work or using motor or a heat pump
Now that we have known that every non-spontaneous process needs work
or mechanical energy in able to reverse the process, it is about time for us to find
out how heat pump functions.
Activity 3
The Reverse of It
Objectives:
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The learners should be able to discuss how heat pumps (refrigerator and air
conditioner) work.
Materials:
Illustrations of refrigeration and air conditioning cycle
Refrigeration cooling cycle
Figure 2. Refrigeration cooling cycle
Illustration of a refrigeration cooling cycle ( to the artist, please redraw the ff. figure)
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Figure 3. Refrigeration Cycle
Procedure:
1. Study the illustrations and their parts.
Guide Questions:
Q8.Make a flowchart to explain how
A8. A)the refrigerator works
compressor------_________________ -------
------
Q9.Describe a compressor. How does it work? What gas is inside the compressor
which has low boiling point?
A9.A compressor is a motor which compresses a gas known as freon to a pressure of
several atmospheres.
Note: Freon is a refrigerant with relatively low boiling point.
Q10.What happened to the hot gas produced by compression?
A10.The hot gas produced by the compressor runs through a condenser.
Q11.How condenser functions?
A11.The condenser turned the cooled gas to near room temperature which then
condenses into liquid. This cool liquid which has high pressure flows through a narrow
tube connected to the evaporator.
Q12.What happens to the pressure and heat in the evaporator?
compressor condenser Expansion valve
evaporator
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A12.The liquid evaporates due to its low pressure. At the same time, it absorbs heat
from the contents of the refrigerator.
Q13.When does the cycle repeat?
A13.The gas produced that has already absorbed heat goes back to the compressor
and then the cycle repeats.
Q14.Discuss the complete cycle of how refrigerator works.
A14.The refrigerator cooling cycle follows the following mechanisms:
a. The compressor compresses the freon into a pressure of several
atmospheres.
b. The gas is cooled to near room temperature which then
condenses into liquid of high pressure.
c. The liquid evaporates due to its low pressure and heat is absorbed
from the contents of the refrigerator.
d. The gas produced that has already absorbed heat goes back to
the compressor and then the cycle repeats.
A. How the air conditioner works?
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Figure 4. An air conditioning cooling cycle
Q15.What is the function of an air conditioning unit?
A15.An air conditioning unit is a heat pump used for home heating and cooling.
Q16.How air conditioning unit works during summer?
A17.It cools the inside of the house and heats the outside.
Q17.What is the function of the air conditioner during cold days?
A17.It takes heat from the air outside to warm the inside.
Q18.What is needed to transfer heat in this device?
A18.Mechanical energy is needed to transfer heat from a cold object to a warmer one.
VI. Summary/Synthesis/Feedback
1. Heat flows normally from higher temperature to lower temperature which is
spontaneous process. It does not require any external energy to occur.
2. Non-spontaneous process happens when heat flows from lower temperature to
higher temperature. It needs mechanical energy to occur.
3. The Second Law of Thermodynamics states that Heat will never of itself flow from
a cold temperature to a hot temperature object. Hence, heat pump is used.
4. A heat pump is a device that reverses the direction of the heat flow: from a cold
reservoir to a warmer one. Refrigerator and air conditioning unit are examples of
heat pump.
Heat Engines
Lesson/ Module: 3 Number of Sessions (Time Allotment): 1 session (60min)
I.Introduction:
Work can be easily transformed into heat. It is very evident when doing work. All
the work we do in overcoming friction is completely changed to heat. Example, eating
(which is a method of work due to tearing and chewing food particles) can be
completely converted into heat (which is the product of mechanical and chemical
combustion and absorption of nutrients occurred in the digestive system). Reversing the
process is impossible such as changing heat completely into works. To make it
possible, we have to convert some heat to mechanical work. This would happen only
using heat engines. Heat engine is a device that changes thermal energy into
mechanical work. How does it happen? What implication this will bring to the
environment?
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II.Learning Competencies/ Objectives:
The learners explain why machines are never 100% efficient.
III.Reading Resources and Instructional Activities
A device that changes thermal energy into mechanical work is a heat engine.
There are two kinds of heat engines; internal and external combustion engine. They are
classified according to where the combustion takes place. If the fuel is combusted inside
the engine chamber, it is an internal combustion engine. When the fuel combustion
takes place outside the engine, it is an external combustion engine. Gasoline, diesel
engine and our human body are examples of internal combustion engine while steam,
piston engine and the atmosphere are examples of external combustion engine.
Let us find out the four cycle- stroke of a gasoline engine in the activity below.
Activity 4
Start the Engine!
Objective:
After the activity, the learners should be able to discuss the four-cycle stroke of a
gasoline engine.
Material:
Illustration of four-cycle stroke
Procedures:
1. Study the illustration.
Figure 5. The four cycle-stroke of gasoline engine ( to the artist, please redraw)
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2. Fill in the table like this.
Cycle stroke Movement of the
piston
What happened to
mixture of gases?
Intake Moves down Filled in the cylinder
Compression Moves upward Compressed into
fractional amount
Power Moves down Ignited by the spark plug
Exhaust Moves up Expelled out by the
exhaust pipe
Guide Questions:
Q19.How the piston behaves during intake stroke? What happens to the gas mixture?
A19.The piston moves down, the inlet valve opens and the mixture of gas and fuel
enters into it.
Q20.What happens to the piston and the gases during compression stroke?
A20.The piston moves up. The mixture of gases is compressed into fractional amount.
Q21.What is the function of the spark plug? What is its effect to the mixtures
temperature?
A21.The spark plug ignites the mixture. This will increase the temperature of the mixture
.
Q22.Describe the piston and the gases during power stroke.
A22.The piston moves down. No heat enters or leaves the system.
Q23.In exhaust stroke, what happens to the piston and the mixture of gases?
A23.The piston moves down, the exhaust valve opens and the burned gas
expelled out through the exhaust valve.
Q24.What do you think is the effect of this exhaust gas into the environment?
A24.This gas will constitute to the air pollution. Eventually, it causes thermal
pollution.
Q25.Can we consider heat engine 100% efficient? Why?
A25.No, a heat engine could not be 100% efficient because some of the gases
are exhausted into the environment.
Q26.As a student, how can you help to minimize the effects of thermal pollution?
A26.I will inform the vehicles operators to always clean their muffler. I will inform
the general public the bad effects of this exhaust gases to ones health and to the
environment. I will encourage them to use unleaded gasoline. I will advocate to
plant trees so that carbon monoxide and halogens will be absorbed by them.
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In our activity, it is shown that there are four cycle-stroke in a gasoline
engine. In the intake stroke, the inlet valve opens, the piston moves down as the
fuel-air mixture fills in the cylinder. In compression stroke, the piston moves up
and compresses the mixture---adiabatically, since no heat transfer happens. The
spark plug ignites the mixture making its temperature high. Adiabatic process
tends to push the piston down, thus it is called power stroke. In exhaust stroke,
the burned gases are pushed out of the exhaust valve. The intake valve once
again opens and the cycle repeats.
Summative Assessment:
Multiple Choice:Write the letter of the correct answer.
1.Why a can of soft drink remains at a constant cool temperature inside a refrigerator?
A. Because the amount of heat flowing into the can is exactly equal to the heat flowing
out.
B. Because the amount of heat flowing into the can is greater than the heat flowing out.
C. Because the amount of heat flowing into the can is less than to the heat flowing out.
D. Because the amount of heat flowing into the can could not be determined since there
is no temperature installed in the refrigerator.
2.The internal energy of a system is initially 35J. The system does 34J of work. What is
the systems final internal energy when a total of 46J of energy is added to the system
by heat?
A. 47J B.26J C.37J D.36J
3.A block of wood and a block of metal is on a table for a long time. The block of metals
feels colder to the touch than the block of wood. Does this mean that the metal is
actually at a lower temperature than the wood?
A. Yes, because the heat flow more readily in denser material.
B. Yes, because the heat flow whenever it wants to flow.
C. No, because the heat flow more readily from your hand than for wood.
D. No, because the heat flow less readily from your hand than for wood.
4.While a gas does 400J of work on its surroundings, 900J of heat is added to the gas.
What is the change in the internal energy of the gas?
A. 500J B.400J C. 900J D.300J
5.If 500calories of heat are added to a gas, and the gas expands doing 500J of work on
its surroundings, what is the change in the internal energy of the gas?
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A. 1555J B. 5915J C. 5159J D.1595J
For numbers 6-8, consider this situation:
A beaker containing 400g of water has 1200J of work done on it by stirring and 200cal
of heat added to it from a hot plate.
6.What is the change in the internal energy of the water in joules?
A.2038J B.3028J C.2308J D.3820J
7.Determine the change in the internal energy of the water in calories?
A. 684calories B.486calories C.648calories D.846calories
8.What is the temperature change of the water?
A.1.2C B.2.1C C.1.4C D.4.1C
9.An ideal gas is compressed without allowing any heat to flow into or out of the
gas.What will happen to the temperature of the gas in this process?
A.The temperature increases since no heat flows during the process.
B. The temperature decreases since heat flows during the process.
C. The temperature remains the same since heat flows in and out on the process.
D. The temperature could not be determined since heat is absorbed during the process.
10. Is it possible to change the temperature of a glass of water by stirring the water,
even though the glass is insulated from its surroundings?
A.No, stirring will not affect the temperature of the water.
B.No, insulation prevents the change of temperature of the water.
C. Yes, stirring the water increases its internal energy causing the increase of its
temperature.
D. Yes, stirring the water decreases its internal energy causing the decrease of its
temperature.
11. .Mang Fermin, a carpenter, is planning a piece of wood with his planar . After how
many minutes, he observed that it is hot. Do the wood gained heat?
A. No, it is not evident.
B. Yes, hotness means there is an increase in the temperature.
C. Yes, hotness means there is a decrease in the temperature
D. No, hotness is not related to a change in temperature
12.Renzo observes the waterfalls used in hydroelectric power plant. He found out that it
flows naturally that makes the turbine rotates. What makes this so?
A. Spontaneous process occurs naturally.
B.Spontaneous process needs heat pump to exist.
B. Spontaneous process requires work to make it possible.
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C. Spontaneous process tends the heat to flow from lower temperature to
cooler temperature.
13.How does water from the deep well move upward?
A. It occurs naturally.
B.It uses heat pump.
C. It is a spontaneous process.
D. It flows from higher temperature to cooler temperature.
14.Chef Mariel left a plate of chopped apple, a plate of lettuce and a cup of pineapple in
the table to answer a phone call. When she comes back, she found out that the fruit and
vegetable discoloured into brown. What phenomena explain this?
A. The browning of the fruit and the vegetable is a spontaneous process.
B. The browning of the fruit and the vegetable is due to the food color added into
it?
C. The browning of fruit and vegetable is unexplainable.
D. The browning of fruit and vegetable is due to the tarnishing of the knife used
in chopping.
16.Given the following mechanisms, which best describes correct sequence of the
refrigeration cycle?
1. compression 3.expansion
2. condensation 4. Evaporation
A. 1,2,3,4 B. 2,3,4,1 C. 3,4,1,2 D.4, 3,1,2
17. How air conditioning unit functions as heater during cold days and cooler during hot
days?
1. It cools the inside of the house and heats the outside.
2. It takes heat from the air outside to warm the inside.
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 1 and 2 only D. None of them
18. What is the function of a heat engine?
A. It converts chemical energy to mechanical energy.
B. It converts thermal energy to mechanical energy.
C. It converts mechanical energy to chemical energy.
D. It converts thermal energy into chemical energy.
19.What is the process of compression and expansion of gas so that no heat enters
or leaves a system?
A. Adiabatic B. Isothermic C. Isobaric D. Thermal expansion
20.What is the correct sequence of four cycle-stroke of gasoline engine?
1. Intake 3. Exhaust
2. Power 4. Compression
A. 1,2,3,4 B. 1,4,2,3 C.2,3,4,1 D.1, 3,4,2
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21.Of the methods by which heat may be converted into work,
which is the least practical?
A.the bicycle C. burning gases
B.the steam engine D. Atomic reactor
22.Why is heat engine not 100% efficient?
A.All mixture of gases is converted into work.
B.Some of the gases is exhausted in the surroundings.
C.All of the gases are used up by the engine.
D. Some of the gases is taken up in the piston.
23.Why is colder in the countryside than in the cities?
A.There is less smog in the countryside than in the cities.
B. There is more smog in the countryside than in the cities.
C. Both of them have the same amount of smog.
D. Smog is cannot be measured in both of them.
24.Study the statements below.
1.Heat engines which are less efficient constitutes in thermal pollution.
2. Heat engines which are less efficient exhaust much heat in the environment.
3.Heat engines which are efficient are environment-friendly.
4. Heat engines which are efficient can convert more of thermal energy into work.
A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 C. 3,4,1 and 2
B. 2, 1, 4 and 3 D 1,3,4, and 1
25..What causes thermal pollution?
A. Exhaust of different vehicles.
B. Exhaust from different industrial engines.
C.People cutting off trees.
D. All of them
Thermal Efficiency
It was thought before the full understanding of the second law of
thermodynamics that at very low friction heat engine could convert nearly all the
input energy into useful work. It was then that Sadi Carnot carefully studied the
compression and expansion cycles. It is found out that the upper fraction of heat
that can be converted to useful work, even under the ideal conditions.
How well a machine operates is the ratio of the useful work done to the
heat provided is the thermal efficiency. In equation, it is expressed in
.
Efficiency = Wnet x 100%
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QH
= QH QC x 100%
QH
Efficiency = 1- QC x 100%
QH
Or Efficiency= 1- energy removed by heat x 100%
energy added by heat
If we have ideal engine, it would be
Maximum Efficiency = 1= TC
TH
Where
QC = energy removed by heat/energy in cold reservoir
QH = energy added by heat/energy in hot reservoir
TC = absolute temperature in cold reservoir
TH = absolute temperature in hot reservoir
Note: The temperatures are the absolute temperatures on the Kelvin scale.
Studying our equation, we can only have a 100% efficiency if there is no
energy transferred away from the engine by heat. But in reality, there is no 100%
efficient engine. In addition, the equation tells us that by increasing the amount of
energy added to the system by heat or by reducing the amount of energy given up
by the system.
Sample Problem 1
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What is the efficiency of a gasoline engines that receives 192.75J of energy from
combustion and lose 125.25 J by heat to exhaust during one cycle?
Given: QC= 125.25 J
QH = 192.75 J
Find: Efficiency
Solution:
Efficiency = 1- QC x 100%
QH
= 1- 125.25 J x 100%
195.75 J
Efficiency = 0.36 or 36%
Sample problem 2
Suppose a steam engine receives steam at 600K. The engine uses part of this
thermal energy for work. It exhausts the rest to a condenser at a temperature of 350K.
What is the maximum efficiency of this steam engine?
Given: TC = 350K
TH = 600K
Find: Efficiency
Solution: Efficiency = 1- TC x 100%
TH
= 1- 350K x 100%
600K
Efficiency= 41.67%
Activity 5
Fill me in
Material:
calculator
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Procedures:
1. Study the table below.
2. Using the equation learned and with the aid of the calculator, solve for the
unknown quantity.
3. Supply the table with the final answer obtained from the computation to show the
relationship existing among thermal efficiency, temperature/energy in hot
reservoir and temperature/ energy in cold reservoir.
Temperature/ energy
in cold reservoir
Temperature/ energy
in hot reservoir
Thermal efficiency
250K 500K 50%
230K 700K 33%
287.5K 575K 50%
650J 1054J 38%
259J 677J 62%
30C 88C 16%
56C 92C 10%
47C 56C 3%
77C 93C 4%
65C 85C 6%
Guide Questions:
1. How work input/ temperature in the cold reservoir is related to thermal efficiency?
The lesser the work input/ temperature in the cold reservoir, the greater the efficiency of
the heat engine.
2.How work output/ temperature in the hot reservoir is related to thermal efficiency?
The greater the work output in the hot reservoir the lesser the efficiency of the heat
engine.
3.How work input/ temperature in cold reservoir affects work output/ temperature in hot
reservoir?
The ratio of the work input with the work output determines how efficient is the engine.
Summary/ Synthesis/ Feedback
1. The total kinetic and potential energy of all its particles is the internal energy
of a body.
2. The internal energy of a body increases when a) its temperature increases and
b) it changes from solid to liquid or from liquid to gas.
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3. Heat is the energy transferred from one body to another as a result of a
temperature difference.
4. Heating is the process in which heat is transferred from one body to another as a
result of a temperature difference.
5. By doing work or by heating, internal energy can be increased.
6. Joule (J) is the unit to express internal energy.
7. Heat engine is a device that changes thermal energy into mechanical work.
8 Internal combustion engines are engines that combustion takes place inside
the engine chamber. Examples are gasoline, diesel engine and our human body.
External combustion engines are engines where the fuel combustion takes
place outside the engine. Steam, piston engine and the atmosphere are
examples of external combustion engine.
9.Thermal Pollution refers to the harmful effects on the environment of the heat
exhausted by heat engines and refrigerators into the environment (through the air or
in rivers and lakes). The heat exhausted by engines and refrigerators is a
consequence of low thermal efficiencies of these machines.
In the next module, heat engines will be used to run a power plant like in
geothermal power plant.
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UPNISMED Teachers Guide
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ELECTRICITY
AND MAGNETISM
Overview
In Grade 8, you learned about the relationship among the three basic
electrical quantities electric current, voltage and resistance. You were tasked to
construct simple electric circuits that led to your understanding of Ohms Law and
you were able to apply it to everyday situations. Your teacher also led the class in
discussing safety precautions in order to avoid electrical hazards such as short
circuits through proper electrical connections and proper grounding.
In this module, you will discover sources of energy and how electricity is
generated from power plants. You will be able to trace the path of electrical energy
transmission and distribution from the source, to your homes, and calculate the
cost of your energy consumption. This relevant information would help you in
understanding your own electrical energy usage and lead you to think of ways on
how to conserve electrical energy at home and in school.
At the end of module 4, you will be able to answer the following questions:
1. How is electricity generated in power plants?
2. How is electricity transmitted in cables / wires?
3. How is electricity distributed in houses in order to supply
power to appliances?
4. How is the cost of electrical energy consumption
computed?
Unit 4
MODULE
4
Suggested time allotment: 9 hours
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Learning Competencies/ Objectives
1. Describe energy transformation in electrical power plants.
2. Describe the energy transmission and distribution from a power station to
the community.
3. Describe how electric power is measured.
4. Calculate the electrical energy usage.
Pre-Assessment
Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer.
1. In which of the following units is electrical consumption measured by
electric companies four our household consumption in our homes?
a. kilowatt
b. volt
c. megawatt
d. kilowatt hour
2. In power stations generating electricity, power is measured in _________.
a. joule
b. kilojoule
c. kilowatt
d. megawatt
3. Why do power stations generate AC, and not DC?
a. It is easier to generate, safer and more economical to transmit AC
than DC.
b. Transformers work with AC.
c. AC is used in mobile devices and gadgets.
d. AC is more efficient and economical.
4. Transformers are used to raise the voltage along substations and lower it
for residential consumption. What kind of transformers is used to raise the
voltage?
a. Step-up
b. Step-down
c. Neither of the two.
d. Both.
5. Shayne turned on a lamp switch in her room. Which of the following is the
correct path of electrical power that can be traced back to the source?
a. power plant transmission substations distribution substations
residences
b. transmission substations power plants residences
distribution substations
c. residences distribution substations power plants
transmission substations
d. distribution substations transmission substations power
plants residences
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Please
redraw
and
label
the
parts.
6. Who among the following scientists discovered the relationship between electricity
and magnetism?
a. Andrei Marie Ampere c. Hans Christian Oersted
b. Michael Faraday d. Alessandro Volta
7. You made an electric motor in school. When you tested it in using 4 dry cells, the
armature turned very fast. What should you do to make it turn slower?
a. use a bigger magnet
b. remove one of the dry cells
c. increase the number of turns in the coil of wire
d. decrease the distance between the magnetic poles
8. What energy transformation takes place in a generator?
a. electrical to mechanical c. mechanical to electrical
b. heat to mechanical d. chemical to mechanical
9. In which case will electric current be induced in a coil of wire?
a. when it is connected to a galvanometer
b. when a magnet is held stationary inside the coil
c. when a magnet is rapidly inserted into and out of the coil
d. when a magnetic compass is held beside it
10. If a 100 W light bulb is lit for 8 hours each day for 20 days in a month. How many
kilowatt-hours will the bulb consume?
a. 16 b. 160 c. 1600 d.16000
How is electricity produced?
Electricity powers all our gadgets and appliances at home. Have you ever wondered
how electricity reaches us from the electric power plant? What processes does
electricity have to go through in order to reach us at home?
Figure 1. Parts of a Hydropower Plant
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Please redraw
and label the
parts
Various sources of energy are utilized to provide electricity to power our households.
For example, the tremendous energy produced by falling water is used by water
turbines to rotate large generators at a hydroelectric power plant.
As the water falls from the reservoir, its kinetic energy increases and it flows very
fast. The falling stream of water turns a fan-like device called a turbine, which is
connected to the generators shaft.
The rotation of the shaft turns powerful electromagnets that are surrounded by the
coil of copper wires. The coil is connected to a step-up transformer that sends high-
voltage current to power lines.
Other sources of energy at power plants include steam from burning fossil fuels,
nuclear reactions, wind and ocean tides. Each source provides the energy of motion
to turbines then to the generators, producing electrical energy. Power plants, in
general, use generators to convert kinetic energy into electrical energy. One specific
source, however, uses solar panels made of photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight
into electrical energy instead of turbines. Can you explain how other power plants
work?
Activity 1
Its more Power in the Philippines
Objectives:
After performing this activity, you should be able to:
identify the location of some power plants in the Philippine map;
determine the Region in which the power plant belongs;
Figure 2. Parts of a Coal-Fired Power Plant
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Materials Needed:
Pictures of power plants in the Philippines
Philippine map
Magnets or pins
Procedure:
1. Using the Philippine map, identify the location of power plants based on
the tabulation below.
2. Write the region of the power plants location on the space provided in the
table.
3. Pin the pictures of the power plants on the map.
4. Fill in additional sources and types of power plants available in your
communities and supply the needed information. Also, cut-out pictures of
these power plants and pin them on the Philippine map.
Photos: http://www.napocor.gov.ph/
Agus 1 Hydroelectric Plant
Name Type Source Location Operational? Region
Agus 1 Hydroelectric Water Maria Cristina
Falls, Iligan City
Yes
Calaca
Thermal Plant
Thermal Coal Calaca, Batangas Yes
Tiwi Plant Geothermal Earths Interior Tiwi, Albay Yes
Bohol Diesel
Plant
Diesel-Power Fossil Fuel Dampas,
Tagbilaran City
Yes
Bataan Plant Nuclear Nuclear Fuel Bataan No
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Calaca Coal-Fired Plant
Tiwi Geothermal Plant
Bohol Diesel Powered Plant
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Please redraw
Bataan Nuclear Power Plant
Figure 3. Different Power Plants
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Guide Questions:
Q1. Where is your place of residence?
Q2. What source of energy is nearest your place?
Q3. What electric power plants are present in your area?
Q4. Identify the location of these plants on the Philippine map.
How is electricity transmitted and distributed?
From the power plants, electricity is then made to travel along cables
and wires called transmission lines. Transmission lines are commonly put
up between transmission substations which are regulated by the National
Power Corporation. Transmission lines may either be constructed overhead
on towers or they may be underground. They are operated at high voltages,
send out large amounts of electrical power and extend over considerable
distances.
From the generating station, the transmission substations step up the
voltage to a range of 138,000 765,000 volts. Within the operating area,
transmission substations reduce (step down) the transmitted voltage to
34,500 138,000 volts. This power is then carried through lines to the
distribution systems located in the local service area.
The distribution system connects the transmission system to the
customers household. MERALCO is in charge of electrical energy distribution
in Metro Manila. The distribution substations further step down the voltage to
2,400 19, 920 volts. A step-down transformer further reduces the voltage to
220 V the standard AC voltage in the Philippines. This voltage powers most
of the electrical appliances we have at home.
Can you identify the different stages of power generation,
transmission and distribution?
Lets try this simple activity:
.
Activity 2
Tracing Power
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Objectives:
After performing this activity, you should be able to:
Trace the path of electricity from the generating station, transmission
station and residential areas.
Differentiate between a step-up transformer and a step-down
transformer.
Identify specific areas where step-up transformers and step-down
transformers are utilized.
Materials Needed:
Enlarged pictures of power transmission components
Concept strips
Procedure:
1. Obtain from your science teacher an enlarged copy of the pictures in
this Learners Manual found on page _____.
2. Carefully analyze the pictures and assign one picture to each member
of the group.
3. Match the descriptions to the pictures by laying them on top of the
table. The first group to finish wins.
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To the artist: Please draw similar graphics.
Figure 5. Power Transmission Stations
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A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
E
E
F
F
Match the descriptions to the correct illustrations:
The electric current then
runs through the power lines
to the substation transformer
where voltage is lowered to
between 2000 and 13000
volts.
The steam powers a turbine
which spins a huge magnet
inside a copper wire. Heat
energy converts to mechanical
energy which then converts to
electrical energy in the
generator.
Steam is generated at the
electricity plant by the burning
of fossil fuels or at a nuclear
or hydroelectric plant.
Electricity flows from the power
plant through wires to the step
up transformer. The transformer
raises the voltage so it can
travel long distances its
raised as high as 756,000 volts.
Electricity is then taken through
the lines to a pole transformer
or a transformer box if
underground and voltage is
lowered again to between 120
and 240 volts.
From here electricity comes
into your home through a
service box, where your meter
is located to measure how
much you use. Wires take
electricity around your home
powering your lights and all
your other appliances
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Guide Questions:
abQ1. What are the different stations in the transmission of energy?
Q2. What do you notice about the size of the transmission lines as it reaches the
consumers?
Q3. Does the size of wires and cables used matter in energy transmission?.
Q4. What happens to the voltage that travels from the source to the consumers?
Q5. What are step-up transformers? Step-down transformers?
Performance Task: Diorama Making
A diorama is a three-dimensional miniature or life-size scene in which figures, stuffed
wildlife, or other objects are arranged in a naturalistic setting against a painted
background
As a group, design and build a diorama that would show the path of electric power
from generation, transmission and distribution. Apply what you have learned in the
previous activity and stay as factual as possible. Use materials that can be easily
obtained from your home and in your communtity. Recycled materials are always
welcome. Pay attention to details and make your representations drawn to scale.
Your teacher will give you the exact dimensions you will need for your project. Happy
project making!
To the Artist : Please look for a similar photo showing
diorama with transmission lines, houses, generating
stations, etc.
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Criteria for rating Diorama
Diorama Rubric
Category 4 3 2 1
Appearance of
the Project
(15%)
The projects
appearance is
professional and
polished without
distractive elements.
The projects
appearance is
quite
professional and
polished few
distractive
elements.
The projects
appearance is
somewhat
poor. Some
distractive
elements.
The projects
appearance is
quite poor. Many
distractive
elements.
Content Facts
(20%)
The project content is
exemplary and suggests
the student has
discovered the
important ideas of his /
her topic.
The project
content is good
and suggests the
student has
discovered
most of the
important
facts of his/her
topic.
The project
content is
fair/poor and
suggests the
student has not
discovered
most of the
important facts.
The project
content is poor
and suggests the
student has not
done sufficient
research.
Images &
Models
(15%)
All images or models
are effective.
All images or
models are
effective, but
there appear to
be too few or
too many.
Some images or
models are
effective.
Too few images
or models are
used to be an
effective
presentation.
Style &
Organization
(10%)
Display is interesting
and attractive.
Materials are complete
and organized to
present the ideas well.
Display is
interesting and
attractive.
Materials are
complete and
well organized.
Presentation has
sequence and
plan evident.
Some parts of
the display are
interesting, not
tidy. Some
materials are
complete and
organized.
Presentation
has some
sequence and
plan evident.
Display is
uninteresting,
not tidy.
Materials are
incomplete and
not organized.
Presentation has
no sequence or
plan evident.
Creativity &
Appearance
(10%)
Project is excellently
presented reflecting
creativity and a lot of
thought.
Good creative
effort. Project is
neat and shows
evidence of time
spent on it.
Some attempt
made to add
color and
originality.
Project is neat.
Little attempt to
add color or
originality.
Project has
sloppy
appearance.
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Knowledge
(30%)
The diorama
demonstrates a
thorough knowledge of
the subject
investigated.
The diorama
demonstrates
good knowledge
of the subject
investigated.
The diorama
demonstrates
some
knowledge of
the subject
investigated.
The diorama
demonstrates
very little
knowledge of the
subject
investigated.
Adapted from:
http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Allesandro_EL/docs%20and%20temps/Diorama%20rubric.pdf
How is the cost of electrical energy consumption computed?
Calculating Energy Use
Do you know that you can calculate your electric bill? But before that, let us
know the basis for calculating your electric bill. One of the factors to be consider is
the power rating of your appliance. By the way, what is power?
You learned in Grade 8 the three electrical basic quantities which are current,
voltage, and resistance. Multiplying the voltage and current is equal to power. For
instance, the power rating of an appliance depends on both the voltage and current.
The formula in finding power (in watts) is written below.
P = VI
where: P = Power (Watts)
V = Voltage (Volts)
I = Current (Amperes)
For example, an electric fan draws 5-A current from a 220-V outlet, its power
input is 1,100 W. For one appliance, the power rating is large in number, so the unit
used for combined power rating in a household is in kilowatt (kW) which is equal to
1000 watts. All of the appliances in a household may have a combined power rating,
that is why, energy is usually computed based on the time of usage of the
appliances.
To get the total energy used by an appliance in an hour, multiply the power
consumption by the one hour as in the formula below:
E = Pt
where: E = Energy used (kWh)
P = Power, (W)
T = Time (s)
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The unit of measurement for energy usage is kilowatt-hour (kWh) which is one
kilowatt of power for a period of one hour. For example, the reading in the analog
meter in Figure 1 shows that the customer has used almost 8000kWh, 7796 kWh to
be exact, while the reading in the digital meter of another customer is exactly 40.608
kWh. To find how much energy you used in one month, your last months reading is
subtracted from the total.
Try to solve the following sample problems in calculating energy cost.
Figure 6: An analog electric meter
Photo credit: Ms. Maria Amparo R. Ventura
Figure 7: A digital electric meter
Photo credit: Dave Angeles
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Sample Problem:
1. All of the computers in the ICT room are in use for 5 hours every day and
together use 8.3 kW. How much energy is used in a day?
Given: P = 8.3 kW
T = 5 h
Find: Energy used
E = Pt
= (8.3 kW)( 5h)
E = 41.5 kWh
2. How much does it cost to operate a 400 W television for 8 hours if electrical
energy costs 6.88 pesos per kWh (includes both generation and distribution
charges - Meralco rate as of January, 2014) ?
Find: cost to operate
E = Pt
= (0.400 kW)(8 h)
E = 3.2 kWh
Cost = (3.2 kWh) (6.88 pesos/kWh)
= 22.02 pesos
Try to examine the sample billing statement in Figure 8, the total energy
consumed for a month is 419 kWh. This means that the company charges 4.36
pesos/kWh as seen in the Generation charge which is 1,827.01. But why did the
company charged a total of 4321.31 to the consumer. As seen in the billing
summary, the company enumerates other fees to be paid.
Source: http://www.meralco.com.ph
Figure 8: Sample electric billing information and summary
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Take Home Task:
Can you think of some ways on how we can save on electrical energy consumption?
List down at least 3 energy-saving tips for each appliance:
a. Washing machine
b. Refrigerator
c. Clothes Iron
d. Lights and lamps
e. Electric Fans
f. Television
How does magnetism produce electricity?
Electricity from magnetism
How do electrical power plants produce electricity? In the previous
discussions, we learned that most energy sources such as coal, oil, diesel, heat from
the earths interior are used to make turbines work, which are then connected to a
device called a generator which converts mechanical energy to electrical energy.
In the next activity, we will learn how generators in these power plants are
able to produce electricity.
Activity 3
Light me up!
Objectives:
Build a model of a simple electric generator
Discuss how electricity is generated from the interaction between coils
and magnets
Relate the motion of a simple electric generator to the motion of an
actual generator being used in a real-life electric power plant
Materials Needed:
2 old discarded compact discs
Round disc magnets
Copper wire
LEDs
Glue
Toothpaste cap
Wooden stand
2-3 inch wood Screw
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Procedure:
1. Fasten a 2-3 inches wood screw in the middle of a wooden board. Using
glue, attach the disc magnets to the cd and arrange them as seen in the
figure.
2. Make 500 turns of copper wire by winding it around a small circular barrel.
Scrape the ends of the insulation and connect a light emitting diode (LED).
Attach the copper coils to the base cd. Attach disc magnets on the other cd
as shown below.
3. Place a sewing machine bobbin / washer in the center of the cd.
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4. Attach a toothpaste cap on top of the magnet cd and secure it on top of the
copper coil cd as shown. Let the cd turn around on its axis to produce light in
the LED.
Figure 9. Activity Set-up
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Guide Questions:
Q1. Why did the LED light up when the magnet cd was made to turn around
the axis?
Q2. Why was it possible to produce electricity without an energy source?
Q3. In electric power plants, turbines are actually connected to generators
which are composed of magnets and coils. How do turbines produce
electricity?
Electric generators are devices which convert mechanical energy to electrical
energy. This is possible due to the interaction between a changing magnetic
field and a conductor inside the generator assembly. A steady magnet and a
conductor at rest cannot produce electric current. Either the magnet or the
conductor should be in motion in order to induce current. Michael Faraday is
known for his work on electricity and magnetism in 1821 using an iron ring
coil apparatus. His work paved the way for more advanced discoveries on
electromagnetism. For now, we will limit our discussion on the relationship
between magnetism and electricity. This concept will be further explained in
Grade 10
Summative Assessment:
Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer.
1. Last month, Ms. Alcantaras electric meter reads 8765 kWh. How much will
she pay for power generation if the charge of electric company per kWh is
6.88 pesos and her electric meter reads 9975 this month?
A. 8765.00
B. 8324.80
C. 1210.00
D. 3457.42
2. Jaypeth paid 1250.00 for electric bill. How much energy (in kWh) is
consumed if the electric company charges 6.88/kWh?
A. 186.81
B. 181.69
C. 188.61
D. 181.86
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3. In buying an appliance, which of the following efficiency guide would you
consider? Why
A B C D
4. How is the energy efficiency ratio (EEF) related to the operating cost?
a. the higher the EEF, the higher the operating cost
b. the higher the EEF, the lower the operating cost
c. the lower the EEF, the higher the operating cost
d. the lower the EEF, the lower the operating cost
5. Gemma wanted to improve the lighting condition of her room by buying a
lamp. What suggestions can you give her and why?
a. Buy an incandescent bulb because it gives off more light.
b. Buy a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) or LED lamp because it is more
energy efficient.
c. Buy a fluorescent lamp because it is brighter than an incandescent bulb.
d. Buy an incandescent bulb because it is cheaper.
6. A 60 watt bulb is connected to 120V plug. What is the current in the lighted bulb?
a. 0.25 A b. 0.5 A c. 2 A d. 4 A
7. To reduce your electric bill
a. make use of limited appliances
b. put off appliances when not in use
c. put off main switch during the day
d. connect appliances in series
8. What is produced if the magnet and the conductor move relative to each
other?
a. voltage b. magnetic field c. resistance d. current
9. When there is a change in the magnetic field in a closed loop of wire,
a. a voltage is induced in the wire.
b. current is made to flow in the loop of wire.
c. electromagnetic induction occurs.
d. all of these
292
589 346 198
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10. All of the following power plants use steam to drive the turbines to produce
electricity except
a. hydropower b. geothermal c. coal-fired d. nuclear
Take Home Task:
Can you think of some ways on how we can save on electrical energy consumption?
List down at least 3 energy-saving tips for each appliance:
g. Washing machine
h. Refrigerator
i. Clothes Iron
j. Lights and lamps
k. Electric Fans
l. Television
References and Links
Pople, Stephen (1996) Coordinated Science Physics. Oxford University Press, Oxford. 2
nd
ed.
Renuga (2011). Lower Secondary Physics Secondary 1 & 2 Science. Fairfield Book Publishers,
Singapore.
http://www.ilo.org/oshenc/part-xi/power-generation-and-distribution/item/616-electric-
power-generation-transmission-and-distribution-safety-a-us-example
http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Allesandro_EL/docs%20and%20temps/Diorama%20rubric.pdf
http://www.meralco.com.ph/brightideas/index.html#top3