Conservation of Energy Example using Hotwheels

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Teach your Students (interested in Science) how to harness the law of conservation of Energy with these hands-on activities - When a vehicle or an object is at a height, like a ramp top, it possesses potential energy compared to a similar object at a lower level. As that object starts rolling down to the lower level, its stored potential energy converts into kinetic energy, propelling it forward. However, this conversion isn't equal; some energy gets wasted due to friction. So, the potential energy is converted into kinetic energy and frictional energy combined. You can also learn about the coefficient of friction by experimenting with different surfaces. Every surface has a varying degree of resistance to motion. By recording the distance traveled by Hot Wheels on different surfaces, you can easily distinguish between smooth and rough surfaces.