Audience
Educators
Grade Levels
Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12
Subject
Mathematics, Physical Science, Space Science, Algebra, Energy
Type
Lesson Plans / Activities
Students solve an algebraic equation to determine the kinetic energy of various charged particles compared to their voltages. Space physicists typically use voltage as a measure of particle kinetic energy. Student and teacher pages are included.
Problem 20, Kinetic Energy and Voltage [82KB PDF file]
This activity is part of Space Math I.