Data Tables

Work when the force is constant

Time (s)

Distance (m)

Start Moving
Stop Moving
Average force(N)
Work done (J)
Integral (during lift): force vs. distance (N•m)
DPE (J)

Work done to stretch a spring

Time (s)

Distance (m)

Start Pulling
Stop Pulling

Stretch

10 cm

20 cm

Maximum

Integral (during pull) (N•m)
DPE (J)
Spring Constant (N/m)

Work done to accelerate a cart

Time (s)

Distance (m)

Start Pushing
Stop Pushing
Mass (kg)
Final velocity (m/s)
Integral – during push (N•m)
DKE of cart (J)