Rolling Toy 1y104q

Rolling toy :Lyron Jay Elauria Gerald S. Cuadernal Objective:After performing this activity,you should be able to explain how a twisted rubber band can do work and relate the work done to potential energy Materials:1 clear plastic container(with cover) 1 rubber band 1 pc.3-cm round barbecue stick 1 pc barbecue stick with sharp cut Masking tape Procedure: 1.make a hole at the center of the cover and at the bottom of the plastic container 2.insert the rubber band into the hole at the bottom of the container.insert in between the rubber band the 3-cm barbecue stick.tape the barbecue stick to keep it in place 3.insert the other end of the rubber band into the hole in the cover.insert a bead or a washer to the rubber band before inserting the long barbecue stick. 4.you just made a toy.twist the rubber band by rotating the long barbecue stick. 5.lay the toy on the floor.Observe it.

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Questions: 1.what happens to the toy? 2.what kind of energy is stored in the rubber band? 3.what kind of energy does a rolling toy have? 4.what transformation of energy happens in rolling toy? Conclusion: