Physics Classroom: Mechanical Energy

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This editor-recommended, interactive tutorial covers the basics of energy in the context of introductory physics. This is the second of five pages discussing the concept and mathematics of mechanical energy. The author presents Work and Energy as a means to analyze the motion of objects, an area of demonstrated weakness among secondary students. Detailed explanations and sample problems allow students to explore potential, kinetic, and mechanical energy, while also introducing related equations. Included are force diagrams, quick links to pertinent definitions, and links to animations that allow learners to visualize what is being discussed.

https://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/energy/U5L1d.cfm

Subjects	Levels	Resource Types
Classical Mechanics - Work and Energy = Conservation of Energy = Mechanical Power = Work	- High School - Middle School - Lower Undergraduate	- Instructional Material = Tutorial

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Access Rights:: Free access
Restriction:: © 2001 Tom Henderson
Keywords:: Work-Energy Theorem, kinetic energy, potential energy
Record Cloner:: Metadata instance created March 21, 2011 by Tom Henderson
Record Updated:: June 21, 2011 by Tom Henderson
Last Update when Cataloged:: September 30, 2010
Other Collections:: The Physics Front

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