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What type of energy is associated with an object's position or configuration?
What type of energy is associated with an object's position or configuration?
What is the formula for kinetic energy?
What is the formula for kinetic energy?
What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?
What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?
What is the unit of work?
What is the unit of work?
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What is the formula for work?
What is the formula for work?
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What is the work-energy theorem?
What is the work-energy theorem?
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Which type of force does not change the total mechanical energy of an object?
Which type of force does not change the total mechanical energy of an object?
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What is the ratio of the output energy to the input energy?
What is the ratio of the output energy to the input energy?
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What is the ratio of the output force to the input force in a machine or system?
What is the ratio of the output force to the input force in a machine or system?
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Study Notes
Energy and Work in Motion
Kinetic Energy
- Kinetic energy is the energy of motion
- It is the energy an object possesses due to its motion
- Formula: KE = 1/2 mv^2, where m is the mass and v is the velocity of the object
Potential Energy
- Potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position or configuration
- There are several types of potential energy, including:
- Gravitational potential energy (U = mgh, where m is the mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the height)
- Elastic potential energy (U = 1/2 kx^2, where k is the spring constant and x is the displacement)
Work
- Work is the transfer of energy from one object to another
- It is calculated as the product of the force applied and the displacement of the object: W = F × d
- Units of work: Joules (J)
Work-Energy Theorem
- The work-energy theorem states that the net work done on an object is equal to its change in kinetic energy
- Formula: W = ΔKE
Conservative and Non-Conservative Forces
- Conservative forces are forces that do not change the total mechanical energy of an object (e.g., gravity, elastic forces)
- Non-conservative forces are forces that do change the total mechanical energy of an object (e.g., friction, air resistance)
Efficiency and Mechanical Advantage
- Efficiency is the ratio of the output energy to the input energy
- Mechanical advantage is the ratio of the output force to the input force in a machine or system
Energy and Work in Motion
Kinetic Energy
- Energy of motion, dependent on an object's mass and velocity
- Formula: KE = 1/2 mv^2, where m is the mass and v is the velocity of the object
Potential Energy
- Energy of position or configuration, with various types including:
- Gravitational potential energy, dependent on mass, acceleration due to gravity, and height (U = mgh)
- Elastic potential energy, dependent on spring constant and displacement (U = 1/2 kx^2)
Work
- Transfer of energy from one object to another, calculated as the product of force and displacement (W = F × d)
- Measured in Joules (J)
Work-Energy Theorem
- The net work done on an object equals its change in kinetic energy (W = ΔKE)
Conservative and Non-Conservative Forces
- Conservative forces: do not change total mechanical energy (e.g., gravity, elastic forces)
- Non-conservative forces: change total mechanical energy (e.g., friction, air resistance)
Efficiency and Mechanical Advantage
- Efficiency: ratio of output energy to input energy
- Mechanical advantage: ratio of output force to input force in a machine or system
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Explore the concepts of kinetic energy and potential energy, including formulas and examples. Learn how energy is related to motion and position.
