Distinguish among gravitational potential energy, elastic potential energy, and chemical potential energy SPI 0607.10.1

Links verified 7/28/2014

1. Elastic Potential Energy - this HyperPhysics explanation also includes spring PE
2. Energy of Rolling on a Hill - illustrates the loss of GPE due to friction
3. Gravitational and Elastic Potential Energy - includes two questions [with answers] for you to check your understanding
4. Gravitational Potential Energy - this HyperPhysics explanation includes a PE calculator - make sure to scroll down the page, there are five tables of information
5. Gravitational Potential Energy - several good images are included
6. Potential Energy - lesson plan with experimental procedure and a java applet at the bottom of the page
7. Potential Energy - this Wikipedia entry discusses several types of PE; gravitational potential energy, elastic potential energy, chemical potential energy, electrical potential energy, electrostatic potential energy, electrodynamic potential energy, nuclear potential energy, and thermal potential energy
8. Types of Energy - This is primarily about kinetic and potential, but other forms of energy are presented. There is a mini-quiz at the bottom of the (page below the ads).
9. Work and Energy in Projectile Motion - a very detailed java applet - let your students use this to collect data. or

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