Energy, Work, and Power Lab Activity
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In this lab activity, we will discuss the work done on your body against gravity as you walk and run up a flight of stairs. In addition, we will explore and calculate the power it takes for you to walk and run up the same flight of stairs.
You will need to following for successful completion of this lab activity:
- a ruler or a meter stick. Click HERE for an online ruler.
- a stopwatch or a watch with a second hand. Click HERE for an online stopwatch.
- a staircase
- a computer, and
- an internet connection.