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JCPhysicsWork, elastic energy and power10–15 min

Spring Launcher

Use the area under force–compression graphs, including a non-Hookean spring, to launch a block, then find motor power and efficiency.

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Use the area under force–compression graphs, including a non-Hookean spring, to launch a block, then find motor power and efficiency.

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H2 Physics: Work, energy and power (area under F–x, elastic potential energy, efficiency)

Expected time: 10–15 minutes.

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