Energy, Work and Power

Quiz 1: Fullscreen Mode Energy, Work, and Power Energy, Work, and Power Introduction Energy, work, and power are fundamental concepts in physics that describe how objects interact with their environment and how forces cause changes in motion or state. Energy Definition: Energy is the capacity to do work. It can exist in various forms, such as kinetic, potential, thermal, electrical, chemical, and more. Forms of Energy: Kinetic Energy: The energy of motion. It depends on the mass and velocity of an object. \(E_k = \frac{1}{2}mv^2\) Gravitational Potential Energy: The energy an object has due to its height or position in a gravitational field. \(\Delta E_p = mg\Delta h\) Chemical Potential Energy: Stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules, often released through chemical reactions. Elastic Potential Energy: Stored in stretched or compressed materials, like springs. Electrostatic...