Work done – practical investigation

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Michelle Heelis
Work done – practical investigation
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Physics: KS3 scheme of work planner
Resource type
Worksheet
Student activity
Maths skills
Handling data
Maths skills
Graphs
Maths skills
Algebra

This practical is perfect for KS3 students investigating the work done when an object is pulled a certain distance.

The resource has student instructions to guide them through the method, recording results, calculating work done, presenting data and drawing conclusions. It provides a good structure for the investigation.

It provides an ideal opportunity for students to practice a variety of maths skills - including calculating averages, using the equation work done = force x distance and drawing and interpreting graphs.

 

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10/03/2021

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19/06/2020

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11/05/2020

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23/01/2020

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10/03/2021

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19/06/2020

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11/05/2020

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23/01/2020

I adapted this for a lesson on forces, just measuring the force and not calculating the work done. Students worked well on the investigation.

Ruth Campbell

01/12/2019