IB SL Physics Unit 2.3: Mechanics - Work, energy, and power

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energy

the ability to do work or cause change

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work

force * displacement, measured in Joules

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Joules

N*m = kgm²/s²

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Kinetic

energy of motion (.5mu²)

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potential

energy due to position or composition (chemical, gravitational, elastic, electric, nuclear, magnetic)

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both

internal or mechanical energy

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power

energy/time = J/s = Watt (W)

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Hooke’s Law

F=-kx

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Energy final

energy initial is always equal to

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efficiency

useful energy/total energy = useful power/total power = 34% KE

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combustion engine

CPE; KEf +TEf + sound

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dam energy conversions

GPEw →KEw→KEt→EE (electrical energy)

<p>GPEw →KEw→KEt→EE (electrical energy)</p>
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momentum

mass in motion

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m*v

p (momentum) =

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impulse

an object’s change in momentum

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Ft

J (impulse) =

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conserved

momentum is __________ in every collision

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inelastic collision

KE is not conserved (real life collisions)

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elastic collision

KE is conserved

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