Upon successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:

  • calculate the work done on an object by a force;
  • use the relationship between work done and the change in kinetic energy to make calculations;
  • state the work-energy theorem;
  • describe the concept of potential energy and how it relates to work;
  • compare and contrast conservative and non-conservative forces;
  • apply energy concepts to rotational motion;
  • solve dynamic linear and rotational problems using conservation of energy;
  • illustrate what physicists mean by power.
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