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The principle of work and kinetic energy (also known as the work-energy theorem) states that the work done by the sum of all forces acting on a particle equals the change in the kinetic energy of the particle.
- 7.2: Kinetic Energy and the Work-Energy Theorem - Physics LibreTexts
Explain work as a transfer of energy and net work as the...
- 7.2: Kinetic Energy and the Work-Energy Theorem - Physics LibreTexts
The work–energy principle states that an increase in the kinetic energy of a rigid body is caused by an equal amount of positive work done on the body by the resultant force acting on that body. Conversely, a decrease in kinetic energy is caused by an equal amount of negative work done by the resultant force.
Review the units of work, energy, force, and distance. Use the equations for mechanical energy and work to show what is work and what is not. Make it clear why holding something off the ground or carrying something over a level surface is not work in the scientific sense.
Explain work as a transfer of energy and net work as the work done by the net force. Explain and apply the work-energy theorem.
Explain work as a transfer of energy and net work as the work done by the net force. Explain and apply the work-energy theorem. Work Transfers Energy. What happens to the work done on a system? Energy is transferred into the system, but in what form? Does it remain in the system or move on? The answers depend on the situation.
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.
Work-Energy Principle. The change in the kinetic energy of an object is equal to the net work done on the object. This fact is referred to as the Work-Energy Principle and is often a very useful tool in mechanics problem solving.
