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What are the objectives of the chapter on basic mechanics, work, energy, and power?
What are the objectives of the chapter on basic mechanics, work, energy, and power?
To understand work, its unit and dimensions, work done on frictionless horizontal plane, work done against gravity, work done against friction, power, its unit and dimensions, efficiency of power, energy, its unit and dimensions, types of energy, derivation for kinetic and potential energy, potential energy of a spring, relation between K.E. and linear momentum, work energy theorem (principle), principle of conservation of energy, transformation of energy, and mass-energy relation.
How is work defined and what is its unit and dimensions?
How is work defined and what is its unit and dimensions?
Work is said to be done if a force applied on a body moves it a certain distance in the direction of the force. The unit of work is joule (J) and its dimensions are [M L^2 T^-2]
Define power and its unit and dimensions.
Define power and its unit and dimensions.
Power is the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred. The unit of power is watt (W) and its dimensions are [M L^2 T^-3]
What is the principle of conservation of energy?
What is the principle of conservation of energy?
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What is the definition of energy and its unit and dimensions?
What is the definition of energy and its unit and dimensions?
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