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What is potential energy and how is it related to an object's height?
Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position, specifically its height above the ground, calculated as PE = mgh.
Explain the Law of Conservation of Energy.
The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another, keeping the total energy constant.
How do you calculate power and what is its SI unit?
Power is calculated using the formula P = W/t, where W is work done and t is time taken; its SI unit is Watts (Js^-1).
What is kinetic energy and how does it relate to the motion of an object?
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Define the commercial unit of power and its equivalent in Joules.
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How is work defined in scientific terms?
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What is the SI unit of work and energy, and how are they related?
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What role does the angle θ play in calculating work done?
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What is kinetic energy, and how is it related to an object's motion?
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Explain the work-energy theorem in simple terms.
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What factors affect potential energy in an object?
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What happens to the work done when a force causes no displacement?
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List the different forms of energy mentioned in the notes.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Work and Energy
- Work is defined as the force applied to an object multiplied by the displacement in the direction of the force.
- Energy is the ability to do work.
- Both work and energy are measured in Joules (J).
- Work is a scalar quantity, meaning it has magnitude but no direction.
Forms of Energy
- Energy exists in various forms, including light, heat, chemical, electrical, and mechanical energy.
- Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy.
Kinetic Energy
- Kinetic energy (K.E) is the energy possessed by an object due to its motion.
- K.E is directly proportional to the mass and the square of the velocity of the object.
- The formula for K.E is 1/2 * mv^2, where m is the mass and v is the velocity.
Work-Energy Theorem
- The work-energy theorem states that the net work done on an object equals the change in its kinetic energy.
- This means that work done on an object increases its kinetic energy.
Potential Energy
- Potential energy (P.E) is stored energy due to an object's position or configuration.
- An object raised to a height gains gravitational potential energy.
- The formula for gravitational P.E is mgh, where m is the mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the height.
Law of Conservation of Energy
- The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
- The total energy in a closed system remains constant.
### Power
- Power is the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
- The formula for power is P = W/t, where W is work and t is time.
- Power is measured in Watts (W).
- The commercial unit of power is kilowatt-hour (kWh).
- 1 kWh is equal to 3.6 x 10^6 Joules.
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Test your knowledge on the concepts of work and energy with this quiz. Explore definitions, forms of energy, and the principles behind kinetic and potential energy. Understand the work-energy theorem and how work influences an object's kinetic energy.
