Work and Energy

Learning Targets:

1. Distinguish between physics concept of work and the commonly accepted concept of work;
2. Calculate the work done by a force on an object
3. Define kinetic energy
4. Explain the physical nature of the work-energy theorem
5. Apply the work-energy theorem to systems of objects
6. Describe and categorize forces as being conservative and non-conservative forces
7. Relate the concepts of gravitation potential energy and work performed by gravity
8. Define mechanical energy
9. Apply the principle of conservation of mechanical energy to systems
10. Apply the work-energy theorem to problems involving gravity
11. Relate the concepts of spring potential energy and work performed by a spring
12. Apply the work-energy theorem to problems involving springs
13. State the work-energy theorem in terms of total mechanical energy
14. Describe the different forms energy and energy transfer
15. Describe the principle of conservation of energy
16. Define average and instantaneous power and their physical meaning
17. Calculate average and instantaneous power

Powerpoints:

1. Introduction to Energy
2. Work and Power

Assignments:

1. Calories Worksheet
2. Nutritional Labels Worksheet
3. Work and Power Worksheet
4. Conservation of Mechanical Energy Worksheet
5. Elastic Potential Energy Worksheet

Labs:

1. Soda Can Calorimetry
2. Power Stair
3. Roller Coaster
4. Rubber Band Energy
5. Elastic Potential Energy