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This project aims to explore the relationship between work, energy, and motion on an inclined plane.

February 5, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Work and Energy of a ball on an Inclined Plane

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This project aims to explore the relationship between work, energy, and motion on an inclined plane.
Conducted a simple inclined plane experiment to measure energy conversion.
Analyzed gravitational potential energy converted into kinetic energy.
Assessed the impact of friction on energy losses.
Performed graphical analysis and efficiency calculations.
Gravitational potential energy decreased as the ball rolled down.
Kinetic energy increased but was lower than expected due to friction.
Calculated efficiency showed significant energy loss compared to ideal models.

Abstract

This work presents an independent high school physics project investigating the concepts of work and energy using a simple inclined plane experiment. The study analyzes the conversion of gravitational potential energy into kinetic energy and examines energy losses due to non-ideal factors such as friction. Experimental measurements, graphical analysis, and efficiency calculations are presented to illustrate real-world deviations from ideal mechanical models.

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