Physics B AP Core Labs

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Concepts:
Power is work done divided by time. The power a person generates climbing stairs can be calculated.

Summary:
Students run stairs to calculate their horsepower.

Objectives Links:
I. C. Work, energy, power

Process Skills Checklist

Equipment:

• stadium stairs
• meterstick
• stopwatch
• bathroom scale

Safety Concerns:
Students must be careful not to trip when climbing stairs.

Revision Date:
December 2003