Chapter 7: Work and Energy

Concepts of work, kinetic energy and potential energy are discussed; these concepts are combined with the work-energy theorem to provide a convenient means of analyzing an object or system of objects moving between an initial and final state.

Chapter 7: Work and Energy is available as an iBook on Apple Books

Lesson 1: Work and Energy Basic Terminology and Concepts

  1. Definition and Mathematics of Work
  2. Calculating the Amount of Work Done by Forces
  3. Potential Energy
  4. Kinetic Energy
  5. Mechanical Energy
  6. Power

Lesson 2: The Work-Energy Relationship

  1. Internal vs. External Forces
  2. Analysis of Situations Involving External Forces
  3. Analysis of Situations in Which Mechanical Energy is Conserved
  4. Application and Practice Questions
  5. Bar Chart Illustrations