Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.
Energy of a Tossed Ball
Experiment #16 from Physics with Vernier
- Measure the change in the kinetic and potential energies as a ball moves in free fall.
- See how the total energy of the ball changes during free fall.
Energy Storage and Transfer: Kinetic Energy
Experiment #8 from Advanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
In this experiment, you will
- Recognize that the energy stored in an elastic system (spring, rubber band) can be transferred to another object, resulting in a change in the state of that object.
- Determine an expression for the kinetic energy stored in a moving body.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
- Subject
- Physics
- Theme
- A Space, time and motion
- Topic
- A.3 Work, energy and power
- Level
- Standard level and higher level
* The IB Diploma Program is an official program of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) which authorizes schools to offer it. The material available here has been developed independently of the IBO and is not endorsed by it.