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The Physics Classroom » Physics Tutorial » Work and Energy

Work, Energy, and Power

  1. Lesson 1 - 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
  2. 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


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