Q4 Science 9 Week 1 8 PDF
Q4 Science 9 Week 1 8 PDF
A body is said to have uniform acceleration if it maintains a constant change in its velocity in each time interval along a
straight line. This can be along the horizontal (rectilinear) or along the vertical (free fall). For rectilinear motion, let us take a
track and field runner competing in the 100-m run as an example. If the runner’s positions are taken at equal time
intervals and the change in position for each time interval is increasing, then, the runner is moving faster and faster. This
means that the runner is accelerating.
The pull of gravity acts on all objects. So, when you drop something or even when you throw something up, it will go down.
Things thrown upward always fall at a constant acceleration which has a magnitude of 9.8 m/s 2. This means that the velocity
of an object changes by 9.8 m/s every second of fall. Consider a ball thrown upward. As the ball goes up, it decelerates until
it stops momentarily and changes direction. That means, it reaches its maximum height before it starts to fall back to the
point where it was thrown, and its speed will be equal to the speed at which it was thrown. Note that the magnitudes of
the two velocities are equal, but they have opposite directions – velocity is upward when it was thrown, but downward when
it returns. Free-fall is an example of uniformly accelerated motion, with its acceleration being -9.8 m/s2, negative because it is
downward.
Many of the games you play and sporting events you join/officiate in during PE classes involve flying objects or balls. Have
you noticed the curved paths they make in mid-air? This curve is what naturally happens when an object, called a projectile,
moves in two dimensions –having both horizontal and vertical motion components, acted by gravity only. In physics this
is called projectile motion. Not only balls fly when in projectile motion. Have you noticed that in many sports and games,
players come “flying” too? Understanding motion in two-dimensions will help you apply the physics of sports and
enhance game events experiences.
Projectile motion is a combination of uniform motion along the horizontal and the motion of a freely falling body along
the vertical. It is an instance of uniformly accelerated motion in two-dimensions. The moving body is called a projectile, the
curved path it travels is known as the trajectory and the horizontal distance it covers is called range. The horizontal and
vertical motions of a projectile are completely independent of each other.
Learning Task 1: JUMBLED LETTERS: Rearrange the letters to form the word described in each statement.
𝑣𝑖𝑦 = 𝑣𝑖 sin 𝜃
where:
𝑑𝑥 = range 𝑑𝑦 = height
𝑣𝑖 = initial velocity/speed 𝑣𝑖𝑦 = initial vertical velocity
𝑣𝑖𝑥 = initial horizontal velocity 𝑣𝑓𝑦 = final vertical velocity
𝑣𝑓𝑥 = final horizontal velocity 𝑔 = acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s2)
𝑡𝑇 = total time of flight 𝑡 = time of flight
𝜃 = angle of projection
Note: You will use the equations with sin or cos when the angle is given.
Sample Problem: If a bullet is fired with a speed of 600 m/s horizontally from a height of 48 m, how long will it take to hit the
ground? What is the range of the projectile? Assume that there is no air resistance.
Find: 𝑡 and 𝑑𝑥
2 (−48 𝑚)
𝑡 = √− 9.8 𝑚/𝑠2
𝑡 = 𝟑. 𝟏 𝒔
Learning Task 2: PROBLEM-SOLVING: A marble is thrown horizontally from a tabletop with a velocity of 1.50 m/s. The marble
falls 0.70 m away from the table’s edge. How high is the lab table? What is the marble’s velocity just before it hits the floor?
A. Assimilation (Time Frame: Day 4)
A school introduced the sports of archery so they can send players to Division and Regional Sports competition in the
future. A student tries out. He was taught how to handle the equipment. Then, he sets a bow and arrow and directs it to the
target, so the arrow is almost in direct line with the bull’s eye target 30 m away. Will the boy hit a bullseye? Why?
Image sources:
https://classroomclipart.com/images/gallery/Clipart/Black_and_White_Clipart/Sports/TN_black -white-boy-aim ing-with-bow-and -arrow-archery-
clipart.jpg https://cdn.britannica.com/26/91526-050-C4C7B73A/Archer-recurve-bow-target.jpg
G. cannot be determined
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
6. If a freely falling ball is somehow equipped with a speedometer, by how much would its speed-reading increase for every
second?
A. 0 m/s
B. 9.8 m/s
C. 10 m/s
D. 20 m/s
7. A sepak takraw ball is hit vertically upward by a player. What is its acceleration after 1 second?
A. 0
B. 1 m/s2
C. 9.8 m/s2
D. -9.8 m/s2
8. A volleyball is tossed vertically upward, with an initial velocity of 5 m/s and caught back at the same level as when it was
thrown. What is the velocity of the ball at that point?
A. 0 m/s
B. -5 m/s
C. -9.8 m/s
D. 9.8 m/s2
9. The motion of an object with constant acceleration is also known as
A. Motion
B. Uniform Motion
C. Constant Motion
D. Uniformly Accelerated Motion
10. A ball is thrown vertically upward. What is its instantaneous speed at its maximum height?
A. 0
B. 5 m/s
C. 9.8 m/s
D. 9.8 m/s2
VII. REFERENCES 1. Science – Grade 9 Learner’s Material, First Edition 2015. Pasig City: REX Book Store and
DepEd- IMCS, 2015.
2. Science – Grade 9 Teacher’s Guide, First Edition 2015. Pasig City: REX Book Store and DepEd-
IMCS, 2015.
3. https://www.basic-mathematics.com/projectile-launched-horizontally.htm l
4. http://www.studyphysics.ca/newnotes/20/unit02_circulargravitation/chp07_2d/lesson27.htm
5. https://sites.google.com/site/fradleyphysics/mechanics/projectile- motion?
tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1
6. https://classroomclipart.com/images/gallery/Clipart/Black_and_White_Clipart/Sports/TN_black -
white-boy-aiming-with-bow-and-arrow-archery-clipart.jpg
7. https://cdn.britannica.com/26/91526-050-C4C7B73A/Archer-recurve-bow-target.jpg
Learning Area Science Grade Level 9
W2 Quarter 4th Date
I. LESSON TITLE Forces and Motion
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING Investigate the relationship between the angle of release and the height and
COMPETENCIES (MELCs) range of a projectile.
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Projectile Motion
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
I. Introduction (Time Frame: Day 1)
When a projectile is launched upward at an angle, its velocity has two components:
1. a constant horizontal velocity that moves in the same direction as the launch, the acceleration of which is zero; and
2. an upward positive vertical velocity component that is decreasing in magnitude until it becomes zero at the top of
the trajectory (therefore it no longer goes up any further). But because gravity makes it accelerates downward at a rate
of 9.8 m/s per second or 9.8 m/s2, (therefore it stays at rest only for an instant) it will start to descend with an increasing
negative vertical velocity until it is stopped by something.
Source: https://in.pinterest.com/pin/489273946990104217/
Questions:
1. How do you describe the height reached by the projectile at different projection angles?
2. At what angle does it reach the highest? the lowest?
3. Does the projection angle affect the maximum height reached? Why do you say so?
4. How do you describe the range covered by the projectile at different projection angles?
5. At what angle/s does it reach the farthest? the nearest?
6. What angles cover the same range? What do you call these angles?
7. Does the projection angle affect the range covered? Explain briefly.
Learning Task 2: Choose the letter that correctly describes the motion of the basketball at different positions as indicated in the
diagram below.
1.2.3.4.5.
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
A. Assimilation (Time Frame: Day 4)
Supposed you are a javelin throw athlete; how will you apply your knowledge of projectile motion in order to win the event?
Source: https://www.teachpe.com/biomechanics/fluid-
mechanics/projectiles
A. Fh C.
Fg Fg
B. D.
Fh
No force
3. A ball is hit at an angle of 30°. Along its path, this projectile will have the least speed
A. just after it was launched
B. at the highest point in its flight
C. just before it hits the ground
D. halfway between the ground and the highest point
4. If a water hose is aimed in order for the water to land with the greatest horizontal range, the angle of projection
should be
A. 0°
B. 30°
C. 45°
D. 60°
5. A ball reaches a distance of 50 m after is hit at an angle of 30°. Given the same initial velocity, the ball will also reach
the same distance if it was hit at
A. 15°
B. 45°
C. 60°
D. 75°
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
6. When do we get maximum range in a simple projectile motion?
A. When θ = 45°
B. When θ = 60°
C. When θ = 90°
D. When θ = 0°
7. When do we get maximum height in a simple projectile motion?
A. When θ = 45°
B. When θ = 60°
C. When θ = 90°
D. When θ = 0°
8. At what angle of projectile (θ) is the horizontal range minimum?
A. θ = 45°
B. θ = 60°
C. θ = 90°
D. θ = 75°
9. A stand holds two white balls. At the same instant one ball is dropped straight down; the other ball is shot straight
out. Which ball will hit the ground first? (Neglect Air resistance)
A. the dropped ball
B. the shot ball
C. both
D. none of the above
10. Which two angles will produce the same
range? A. 35° and 65°
B. 30° and 60°
C. 45° and 15°
D. 40° and 60°
VII. REFERENCES 1. Science – Grade 9 Learner’s Material, First Edition 2015. Pasig City: REX Book Store, 2015.
2. Science – Grade 9 Teacher’s Guide, First Edition 2015. Pasig City: REX Book Store, 2015.
3. https://in.pinterest.com/pin/489273946990104217/
4. https://www.quora.com/What-is-trajectory-of-a-projectile
5. https://www.teachpe.com/biomechanics/fluid-mechanics/projectiles
Learning Area Science Grade Level 9
W3 Quarter 4th Date
I. LESSON TITLE Forces and Motion
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
Relate impulse and momentum to collision of objects (e.g., vehicular collision).
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Momentum and Impulse
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
I. Introduction (Time Frame: Day
If the two vehicles in Figure 1 suddenly lose their breaks and crash against the brick wall, which do you think would be more
damaging? What factor would affect the impact of collision if their velocities were the same?
In Figure 2, car A (#7) is travelling at 80 km/h while car B (#4) is travelling at 30 km/h. Which of the two cars would be more
difficult to stop? Which of the two cars has more momentum?
The baseball player in Figure 3 exerts a great amount of force in hitting the baseball. What is/are the effect/s of this force on
the baseball? Why does the man have to do a “follow through” after hitting the baseball?
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
A body’s momentum is its tendency to resist any change in its state of motion or rest. It is also known as inertia in motion.
Momentum depends on two factors, mass, and velocity. For bodies moving at the same velocity, the more massive body has
greater inertia in motion therefore has greater momentum. Thus, in Figure 1, if both the truck and the car are moving at the
same velocities and lose their brakes, the truck would cause more damage on the wall by virtue of its mass. Two bodies of the
same mass but different velocities will also have different momenta. In Figure 2, cars A and B have the same mass. But since
car A has greater velocity, it has greater momentum making it more difficult to stop than car B. In physics, an external force
acting on an object over a specific time leads to a change in momentum of the object. A special name is given to the
product of the force applied and the time interval during which it acts: impulse. As shown in Figure 3, the baseball player
exerts force to change the baseball’s momentum by hitting it with a bat. He does a “follow through” to increase his time
of contact with the baseball and change its momentum further.
The momentum (p) of a body is the product of its mass (m) and its velocity (v), as in the equation: p = mv. Force is
needed to change the momentum of a body. This force (F) multiplied by the time of contact (t) is known as impulse (I): I = Ft
= Δp. Bodies change their momentum through collisions, which may be elastic or inelastic. The SI unit for momentum (p) and
impulse
(I) is newton-second (Ns) or kilogram-meter per second (kg· m/s).
Sample Problems:
1. What is the momentum of a 22-kg grocery cart which travels at 1.2
m/s? Given: m = 22 kg; v = 1.2 m/s
Find: p
Solution:
p = mv
= (22 kg) (1.2 m/s)
= 26.4 kg•m/s
2. An offensive player passes a football of mass 0.42 kg with a velocity of 25.0 m/s due south. If the player is in contact
with the ball for 0.050 s, what is the magnitude of the average force he exerts?
Given: m = 0.42 kg; v = 25.0 m/s, south; t = 0.050 s
Find: F
Solution:
Ft = mv
F = mv
t
= (0.42 kg) (25.0 m/s)
0.050 s
= 210 kg•m/s2
Learning Task 1: Given the following data, complete the table below.
Bird 0.03 18
Basketball player 100 5
Bullet 0.004 600
Baseball 0.14 30
Frog 0.9 12
Learning Task 2:
Changes in momentum happen every time. A fast-moving car when suddenly stopped might have damaging effects not
only to the vehicle itself but also to the person riding it. Various devices have been installed in vehicles to ensure the safety of
the passengers. Can you think of some safety devices installed on vehicles (public/private)? Name at least five (5) of them.
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
A. Assimilation (Time Frame: Day 4)
Explain this: “Sometimes thinking too much can destroy your momentum.” — Tom Watson.
8. Two identical cars are travelling along EDSA. Which of the two cars would have a greater momentum?
A. the slower car
B. the faster car
C. both have the same momentum
D. cannot be easily determined
9. A bus and a car are travelling along EDSA having the same velocity. Which of the two vehicles would have a greater
momentum?
A. the bus
B. the car
C. both have the same momentum
D. cannot be easily determined
10. A 25-kg girl is riding a 5-kg with a velocity of 5 m/s the East. What is the total momentum of a girl and a bike together?
A. 100 kg•m/s
B. 125 kg•m/s
C. 150 kg•m/s
D. 200 kg•m/s
VII. REFERENCES 1. Science – Grade 9 Learner’s Material, First Edition. Pasig City: REX Book Store, 2015.
2. Science – Grade 9 Teacher’s Guide, First Edition. Pasig City: REX Book Store, 2015.
3. Macalalad, Ernest, Rhonalyn Vergara, Susan Sta. Ana, and Wilfredo Romano Jr. Exploring
the Realms of Science: PHYSICS. Valenzuela City: JO-ES Publishing House, Inc., 2011.
4. Ferrer, Rhodora Angela and Olivia Ungson. Science, Environment, Technology, and Society:
Physics. Quezon City: Sibs Publishing House, Inc., 2010.
Learning Area Science Grade Level 9
W4 Quarter 4th Date
I. LESSON TITLE Forces and Motion
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
Infer that the total momentum before and after collision are equal.
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Conservation of Momentum
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
I. Introduction (Time Frame: Day 1)
Momentum Conservation
You have learned before that an external force is required to make an object accelerate. Similarly, if we want to
change the momentum of an object, an external force is required. There will be no change in momentum if there is no
external force.
Let us take this situation as an example. Two children on skateboards are initially at rest. They push each other so
that eventually the boy moves to the right while the girl moves in the opposite direction away from each other. Newton’s
Third Law tells us that the force that the girl exerts on the boy and the force that makes the girl move in the other direction
are of equal magnitude but opposite direction. The boy and the girl make up a system – a collection of objects that
affect one another (Figure 1). No net/unbalanced external force acts on the boy-girl system, thus, the total momentum of
the system does not change (Figure 2). Remember that momentum, like velocity and force, is a vector quantity. The
momentum gained by the girl is of equal magnitude but opposite direction to the momentum gained by the boy. In this
system, no momentum is gained or lost. We say that momentum is conserved.
Objective: Describe how a balloon rocket works and how conservation of momentum explains rocket motion.
Materials: balloon (long shape, if available) drinking straw, string (nylon, if available), and adhesive tape
Procedure:
1. Stretch the string over two posts. You can use chairs or iron stands as posts. Make sure that the string is taut.
2. Inflate the balloon. Twist the open end and temporarily secure it with a paper clip.
3. Tape the straw to the balloon such that it is aligned with the balloon’s opening (see Figure 3).
4. Draw a diagram showing the momentum vectors of your balloon rocket and the air.
Questions:
1. How do these momenta compare?
2. How does the velocity of the air that is pushed out of the rocket compared to the velocity of the balloon rocket?
In this activity, the system at the start, which consists of the balloon and the air inside it are stationary, so the
total momentum of the system is zero. When we let the air inside the balloon out, we notice that the balloon moves. The
force that causes the balloon to move comes from the air that is pushed out of it. There is no external force involved.
Thus, the total momentum of the system is conserved and must remain zero. If the balloon has momentum in one direction,
the air must have an equal and opposite momentum for the total momentum to remain zero.
Change in momentum = 0
Total Initial Momentum = Total Final Momentum
0 = pballoon+ pair
- pballoon= pair
- (mv)balloon = - (mv)air
Since the mass of the balloon is greater than the mass of air, the velocity of the air must be greater in magnitude than
the velocity of the balloon and must be opposite in direction.
Sample Problem: Two ice skaters stand together. They “push off” and travel directly away from each other, the boy
with a velocity of 1.50 m/s. If the boy weighs 735 N and the girl, 490 N, what is the girl’s velocity after they push off?
(Consider the ice to be frictionless.)
Collisions are categorized according to whether the total kinetic energy of the system changes. Kinetic energy may be lost
during collisions when (1) it is converted to heat or other forms like binding energy, sound, light (if there is spark), etc. and (2) it
is spent in producing deformation or damage, such as when two cars collide. The two types of collision are:
1. Elastic collision – one in which the total kinetic energy of the system does not change, and colliding objects bounce
off after collision.
2. Inelastic collision – one in which the total kinetic energy of the system changes (i.e., converted to some other form of
energy). Objects that stick together after collision is said to be perfectly inelastic.
Learning Task 3: Look around you. List down at least five (5) collisions that you have observed and identify if it is an elastic or
inelastic collision. You may also draw them if you like.
A. Assimilation (Time Frame: Day 4)
Explain how Momentum Conservation is applied in any of the following (choose only one):
A. Ball games (e.g., billiards, bowling, baseball)
B. Contact sports (e.g., boxing, wrestling, mixed martial arts)
C. Theme Park rides/games (e.g., bumper car/boat, air hockey, pin ball)
D. Vehicular accidents
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
V. ASSESSMENT (Time Frame: Day 5)
(Learning Activity Sheets for Enrichment, Remediation, or Assessment to be given on Weeks 3 and 6)
*For numbers 2 and 3: Two 0.5 kg balls approach each other with the same speed of 1.0 m/s.
VII. REFERENCES 1. Science – Grade 9 Learner’s Material, First Edition. Pasig City: REX Book Store, 2015.
2. Science – Grade 9 Teacher’s Guide, First Edition. Pasig City: REX Book Store, 2015.
Learning Area Science Grade Level 9
W5 Quarter 4th Date
I. LESSON TITLE Work, Power and Energy
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
Perform activities to demonstrate conservation of mechanical energy
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Conservation of mechanical energy
You have learned that moving objects possess momentum. In addition to that, moving objects also have energy. To be
more general though, all objects regardless of their state of motion (at rest or moving) possess a certain amount of energy.
You cannot do anything without energy. You exert energy while you are sitting, while you are walking or even while you are
sleeping. Apart from that, energy can be transformed from one form to another. In such transformations, energy is said to be
conserved. We will learn more about these transformations in this lesson.
One form of energy is mechanical energy. Mechanical energy is energy acquired by objects upon which work is
done. This form of energy closely relates to the elementary definition of energy which is the capacity to do work. There are
two kinds of mechanical energy.
a. Gravitational Potential Energy is the energy possessed by an object because of its location or position. For
example, a book on top of the table, car parked on a ramp.
b. Elastic Potential Energy is the energy stored in a stretched or compressed elastic material such as spring.
For example, the spring on the handle of a pinball machine has more energy when compressed than when
in a relaxed position.
2. Kinetic Energy is the energy possessed by an object by virtue of its motion. Examples of which are a bullet in
motion, stream of flowing water, rock falling off a cliff, roller coaster.
The Law of Conservation of Mechanical Energy states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed. It can only be
transformed from one form to another.
In Figure 1 below, a pendulum is held at point A. At this point, the potential energy of the pendulum is maximum
because of its height while the kinetic energy is zero since it is held at rest. When it is released, the potential from point
A to point B decreases because of a decrease in height while the kinetic energy increases due to the movement of the
pendulum. At point B, the kinetic energy is now maximum, while the potential energy is minimum. Then it swings to point C,
with decreasing kinetic energy and increasing potential energy due to it being at a higher position. Then at point C, the
potential energy is again maximum, while the kinetic energy is zero, just like it is at point A.
As the pendulum moves continuously back and forth, the height reached decreases because other factors (friction,
air resistance) cause some mechanical energy to be transformed, until it eventually stops.
When a body is raised to a certain height, the gravitational energy increases and when it is released, the kinetic energy
increases during its course of movement.
Based on the conservation of energy, all the potential energy is converted to kinetic energy upon reaching the ground.
The total mechanical energy of an object is equal to the sum of the potential energy and kinetic energy if friction is
negligible.
Figure 1: Pendulum
Source: https://tinyurl.com/psbetthv
Procedure:
Fill in the table below with the value of potential energy, kinetic energy and total energy. Refer to the figure of the
pendulum above.
At point B 0 50 J
At point C 50 J 0
= 50 J + 0 = 50 J
Guide Questions:
Consider the figure on the left. If the ball has a mass of 0.1 kg, the gravitational
potential energy it contains is
1 1 𝑚
𝐺𝑃𝐸 = 𝑚𝑔ℎ = (0.1 𝑘𝑔) (9.8 ) (10 𝑚) = 4.9 𝐽
2 2 𝑠2
Since the ball is at rest, it has no kinetic energy and thus the total mechanical energy of
the ball is also 4.9 J. If the ball moves downhill, some gravitational potential energy gets
transformed to kinetic energy. At point B, the gravitational potential energy decreases.
1 1 𝑚
𝐺𝑃𝐸 = 𝑚𝑔ℎ = (0.1 𝑘𝑔) (9.8 ) (8 𝑚) = 3.92 𝐽
2 2 𝑠2
But since the total mechanical energy is a constant, the kinetic energy of the ball is
𝑇𝐾𝐸 = 𝑃𝐸 + 𝐾𝐸
4.9 𝐽 = 3.92 𝐽 + 𝐾𝐸
Sources: https://tinyurl.com/vdmasfwc and 𝐾𝐸 = 0.98 𝐽
https://tinyurl.com/2dcbxabf
Learning Task 2:
Using the same diagram and situation, determine the gravitational potential and kinetic energy of the ball at point C and
on the ground (h=0). Write your answers on the table below.
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Select from the given choices in the box.
Hydropower is using (1) to make electricity. Water constantly moves through a vast global cycle,
evaporating from lakes and oceans, forming clouds, precipitating as rain or snow, then flowing back down to the ocean.
When flowing water is captured and turned into (2) , it is called hydroelectric power or (3)
. There are several types of hydroelectric facilities;
they are all powered by the (4) energy of flowing water as it moves downstream.
Turbines and generators convert the (5) into electricity, which is then fed into the electrical
grid to be used in homes, businesses, and by industry.
Hydroelectric power plant makes use of the kinetic energy of the falling water in producing electricity. This type of power
plant is the major source of electrical energy in the country. The power plants in Ambuklao and Binga in the Mt. Province,
Angat in Bulacan, Caliraya in Laguna and Maria Cristina Falls in Iligan uses hydroelectric power.
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
V. ASSESSMENT (Time Frame: Day 5)
(Learning Activity Sheets for Enrichment, Remediation, or Assessment to be given on Weeks 3 and 6)
5. If mechanical energy is conserved in a system, the energy at any point in time can be in the form of
A. kinetic energy.
B. gravitational potential energy
C. elastic potential energy
D. all of the above
The production of heat is one of the driving forces of human activity. We use it in daily chores, like cooking and drying and
ironing clothes. It is also needed to greater extent in commercial and industrial applications especially in the field of
manufacturing where many substances are made with the use of enormous amounts of heat. So, understanding how
heat works and how it interacts with various objects is studied since it will help in making many different processes efficient.
Heat and temperature are often confused with one another. Temperature in the simplest sense is a measure of hotness or
coldness of an object; an object that is hot has a high temperature, and a cold object has a lower temperature. Heat on
the other hand is energy transferred from one object to another due to a difference of temperature between the two objects.
D. Development (Day 2)
Energy is needed to perform work. When work is done on an object, energy is transferred to that object. The transfer of
energy to the object increases its internal energy. The internal energy will later decrease as the object dissipates it as to heat.
James Prescott Joule investigated in mechanical equivalent of heat. He set up an apparatus in its simplified form. The
weight were made to fall through a certain distance. As they dropped, the wires to which they were attached made one
shaft and paddles turn. The friction resulting from the paddling warmed the water and raised its temperature. Almost all the
work done on the machine was transformed into heat.
Using this device, he found out that 4.194 J is equivalent to 1 calorie. A calorie is a unit of energy that is equivalent to
amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1g of water by 1°C, ideally measured from 14.5°C to 15.5°C.
You have learned that energy is needed to perform work. When work is done on an object, energy is transferred
to that object. The transfer of energy to the object increases its internal energy. The internal energy will later decrease as
the object dissipates it as to heat.
First Law of Thermodynamics How is energy conserved when you eat breakfast? The
chemical energy in food will be converted into mechanical energy that enables you to do
work. But not all the chemical energy is converted to mechanical energy, some will be
converted in the form of heat.
The concept of the conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created
nor destroyed. The First Law of Thermodynamics is based on this concept.
Internal energy of a substance is the sum of the molecular kinetic energy (due to the random motion of the molecules),
the molecular potential energy (due to the forces that act between the atoms of a molecule and between the molecules),
and other kinds of molecular energy.
When heat flows in instances where the work done is negligible, the internal energy of the hot substance decreases and
the internal energy of the cold substance increases. While heat may originate in the internal energy supply of a substance. It is
not correct to say that a substance contains heat. The substance has internal energy not heat. The word “heat” is used only
when referring to the energy in transit from hot to cold.
The law is expressed as:
∆U = Q – W
This is derived from the conservation of energy given as how heat is related to work.
Q = W + ∆U
We will use Joule (J) as our SI unit for energy. The first law tells us that a system’s internal energy can be changed by
transferring energy by either work, heat or a combination of the two.
Heat Pump
Normally, heat flows from a hotter object to a cooler object when the two objects are placed in contact. It is for
this reason that a pot of coffee feels hot to touch, while the scoop of an ice cream feels cold. The temperature of ice
cream is lower than 37°C.
When you touch a cup of hot coffee, heat flows from a hotter cup to a cooler hand. When you touch a cone of
ice cream, heat again flows from hot to cold, in this case, from the warmer hand to the colder cone.
The response of the nerves in the hand to the arrival or departure of heat prompts the brain to identify the cup of
coffee as being hot and the cone of ice cream as being cold.
The reverse can be done, i.e., heat flows from a colder object to a hotter object, with the use of a heat pump. It is a
device that allows heat to transfer from a colder reservoir to a warmer reservoir which is not a natural process. Work is
required for the heat to flow from a lower to higher temperature. This work is provided by the motor of heat pump.
Learning Task 1:
Distinguish the process as spontaneous or non-spontaneous process. Write S if spontaneous and NS if non-spontaneous
on the blank.
1. Melting of Ice
2. Rusting of Iron
3. Marble going down the spiral.
4. Going up hill
5. Keeping the food fresh from spoilage
Guide Questions:
Learning Task 2:
Precautionary measures: Be careful when using fire and scissors. Ask for adult supervision if
Fig. 2. Spiral pattern.
necessary. Procedure:
1. Cut a piece of carboard to a circular shape.
2. Cut a circular piece of the bond paper and cut a spiral out of it as shown on Figure 2.
3. Glue the stick to the cardboard so that it stands upright on the cardboard.
4. With the stick pointing upwards, make a crease on the top of the spiral cutout and let the
crease rest on the pointed end of the stick. Let the spiral fall. Refer to Figure 3.
5. Put a candle below the spiral, resting in the cardboard. Light the candle using the match.
Make sure that the candlelight does not reach the bond paper.
Guide Questions:
1. What happens to the spiral when you light the candle? Fig. 3. Setup for the
2. What causes the spiral to behave that way? experiment.
What do you think is the most efficient way to heat and cool your home?
3. How does the water from the deep well move upward?
A. It occurs naturally.
B. It uses water heat pump.
C. It is a spontaneous process.
D. It flows from higher temperature to cooler temperature.
To perform work, heat is taken in by the engine from a heat source, also called the high temperature reservoir. The
energy absorbed by the heat engine is used to perform useful work. However, not all of the heat absorbed by the
engine can be converted into useful work. There will always be a portion of heat that will be lost as a result of other
interactions like friction. This lost heat is called as waste heat. This waste heat goes to the low temperature reservoir or the
heat sink of the heat engine.
The energy converted as useful mechanical work is equal to the difference in the heat input from high temperature
reservoir and the heat output that was received by the low temperature reservoir.
Work = Heat Input – Heat Output
A heat engine allows us to use heat to perform work. Which of the following objects below can be considered a
heat engine? Write the letter of all possible answers.
H W
A common type of heat engine is called the combustion engine. In a combustion engine, heat is produced using a
combustion process, which in turn makes use of a fuel and an oxidizer for that fuel like air. There are two classes of
combustion engines
External combustion engine – burning of fuel takes place outside the engine. Examples are steam, piston engine and
the atmosphere.
Internal combustion engine – burning of fuel takes place inside the cylinder or turbine engine. Examples are
gasoline, diesel engine and our human body.
Most automobiles make use of either a diesel engine or a gasoline engine. In the case gasoline engines, most have four
cylinders, each containing a piston. Each piston undergoes a series of four movements or strokes.
(Power)
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1. INTAKE STROKE Fig. 1. The four-stroke cycle in a gasoline engine.
The intake valve opens, allowing the cylinder to receive the fuel-air mixture as the piston moves downward.
2. COMPRESSION STROKE
The piston moves up compressing the fuel-air mixture.
3. POWER STROKE
The spark plug at the top of the cylinder causes the mixture to ignite and combust making its temperature high.
With this increase in temperature, the pressure inside the cylinder increases causing the piston to go down and
perform mechanical work
4. EXHAUST STROKE
The combusted gases are pushed out of the opened exhaust valve through an upward motion on the piston. The
intake valve opens and the cycle repeats.
Four Stroke Cycle Movement of the piston What happened to the mixture
of gases?
Intake
Compression
Power
Exhaust
Guide Questions:
1. How does the piston behave during intake stroke? What happens to the gas mixture?
2. What happens to the piston and gases during compression stroke?
3. What is the function of the spark plug? What is its effect to the gas mixture’s temperature?
4. Describe the piston and gases during power stroke.
5. In the exhaust stroke, what happens to the piston and mixture of gases?
6. What do you think is the effect of this exhaust gases into the environment?
7. Can you consider the heat engine to be 100% efficient?
Thermal Efficiency
The thermal energy produced from the combustion of fuel-air mixture is transformed into mechanical energy
which moves the car. However, not all thermal energy is converted into useful work. Parts of the engine itself, the cooling
water in the radiator and the surrounding air will absorb the heat and will not be available to perform work.
This thermal energy which is not converted to useful work is called waste heat. These heat losses are unavoidable
and greatly limit the efficiency of heat engines.
For example, the engines of a cars are only 30% efficient. This means that for every 100 joules of thermal energy
produced by the combustion of gasoline, only 30 joules are used to actually move the car. Therefore, it is impossible to
construct a heat engine that is 100% efficient which can fully convert all the heat into useful work.
An engine that converts energy into more work and less waste is said to be more efficient. However, Sadi Carnot
have found out that while it is true that we can express efficiency in terms of work, the efficiency of ideal heat engines
depends only on the temperatures of the hot and cold reservoir. According to him, an engine operating between two
reservoirs of higher temperature difference is more efficient than an engine operating between reservoirs of nearly the same
temperatures.
The efficiency is calculated as:
Work done
Efficiency 100%
Input heat
But since work is just the input heat minus theQexhaust
H
equation
- QC heat, the QC becomes
Efficiency 100%
H H
The equation for efficiency can also be modified to use temperature measurements instead of the energy values.
TC
125H
J
1 193J 100%
35.23%
2. Suppose a steam engine receives steam at 600 K. The engine uses a part of this thermal energy for work. It
exhausts the rest to a condenser at a temperature of 350 K. What is the maximum efficiency of this steam engine?
Given: TC = 350 K
TH = 600 K
Find: Efficiency
Solution:
TC
350
H
K
1 600K 100%
41.67%
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
E. Engagement (Time Frame: Day 3)
Learning Task 2: Solve the following problems on efficiency.
1. A hot gas is injected into an engine at 573 K and exhausts at 343 K. What is the highest efficiency of this engine?
2. What is the efficiency of a gasoline engine that receives 185 J of energy from combustion and lose 130 J by heat to
exhaust during one cycle?
E – Generation
Electricity is vital to mankind in this modern age. Industries use it to make different products that are
beneficial to man. We also enjoy its benefits in our homes through our electrical appliances, gadgets, lights,
alarm systems, and others. Electricity has been an integral part of our lives since the time it was discovered.
Most of the comforts we enjoy nowadays employ the use of electricity. As you read this text under the light
of a lamp, switch on the TV to your favorite program, or plug-in your charger to charge your device, do you
ever imagine how electricity reaches you from where it came from?
How is electricity produced? Electricity must be generated from a source – the power plant. There are
different types of power plants depending on the source of energy that is used to generate electricity. For
example, a geothermal power plant uses heat from within the earth to produce electricity. Geothermal power
plants require high-temperature (300 °F to 700 °F) hydrothermal resources that come from either dry steam
wells or from hot water wells. These resources are used by drilling wells into the earth and then piping steam or
hot water to the surface. The hot water or steam drives generator turbines that produce electricity. When
the steam cools, it condenses to water and is injected back into the ground to be used again. This can be
summarized through the illustration below.
Electricity may also be generated from other sources such as running water, wind, light and heat from the
sun, nuclear reactions, and burning fossil fuels. The Philippines, in its quest to sustain its rising economy has
tapped several viable yet non- conventional energy resources.
Match the type of power plant with its energy source. Write the letter of the correct answer.
Learning Task 1: Trace the path of electricity by arranging the steps chronologically from 1 - 6. Write the
number on the space provided before each step.
Electricity is then taken through the lines to a pole transformer – or a transformer box if
underground – and voltage is lowered again to between 120 and 240 volts.
Electricity flows from the power plant through wires to the step-up transformer. The transformer raises the
voltage so it can travel long distances – its raised as high as 756,000 volts.
From here electricity comes into your home through a service box, where your meter is located to
measure how much you use. Wires take electricity around your home powering your lights and all
your other appliances.
The steam powers a turbine which spins a huge magnet inside a copper wire. Heat energy converts
to mechanical energy which then converts to electrical energy in the generator.
The electric current then runs through the power lines to the substation transformer where voltage is
lowered to between 2000 and 13000 volts.
Steam is generated at the electricity plant by the burning of fossil fuels – or at a nuclear or hydroelectric
plant.
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
E. Engagement (Time Frame: Day 3)
Sample Problem: How much electrical energy is used by a 250-W refrigerator for 8 hours? If the cost of electricity
is Php 8.32 per kWh, how much will the use of the refrigerator cost?
Learning Task 2: Compute for your household’s electrical consumption in one (1) day. List down all electrical
appliances/devices you have at home, organize them in a table (see sample below) and complete the
necessary data.
APPLIANC POWER, P TIME, t ENERGY, E COST
*Sample only.
E (W) (h) (kWh) (Php)
TV 150 10 1.5 12.48
Flat iron 1000 1 1 8.32
Rice 200 1 0.2 1.66
cooker
Explain briefly (in your own words) how electricity reaches your house from its main source. You may also
draw a diagram to support your idea.
1. All the following power plants use steam to drive the turbines to produce electricity except
A. hydropower C. coal-fired
B. geothermal D. nuclear
2. Electrical power generated in power plants is measured in
A. watts C. kilowatts
B. joules D. megawatts
3. The unit of electricity used to measure electrical consumption in homes is
A. watt-hour C. watt-second
B. kilowatt-hour D. kilowatt-second
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
4. A step-up transformer
A. lowers the voltage to make it safe for household consumption
B. raises the voltage for long distance travel
C. lowers the voltage for lesser bill payment
D. raises the voltage for faster travel
5. Whenever you switch/turn on an appliance, electricity travels from
A. power plants → transmission substations →distribution substations → residences
B. transmission substations → power plants → residences →distribution substations
C. power plants →distribution substations → transmission substations → residences
D. distribution substations → power plants → transmission substations → residences
6. Power stations generate alternating current (AC) because
A. the transformers they use work with AC
B. it is more efficient and economical
C. it is easier to generate, safer and more economical to transmit
D. it is used in mobile devices and gadgets
7. The relationship between electricity and magnetism was discovered by
A. Benjamin Franklin
B. Michael Faraday
C. James Watt
D. Hans Christian Oersted
8. A generator transforms
A. mechanical energy to electrical energy
B. electrical to mechanical energy
C. mechanical to heat energy
D. electrical to light energy
9. In a coil of wire, electric current may be induced
A. by holding a magnetic compass beside it
B. by rapidly inserting a magnet into and out of the coil of wire
C. by connecting it to a galvanometer
D. by holding a magnet stationary inside the coil of wire
10. To reduce your electric bill, you should
A. connect appliances in series
B. make use of limited appliances
C. put off appliances when not in use
D. put off the main switch during the day
VII. REFERENCES 1. Science – Grade 9 Learner’s Material, First Edition. Pasig City: REX Book Store, 2015.
2. Science – Grade 9 Teacher’s Guide, First Edition. Pasig City: REX Book Store, 2015.
3. https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/index.php?page=electricity_delivery
4. https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/index.php?
page=geothermal_power_plants
5. https://www.britannica.com/science/binary-cycle-geothermal-power
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