IPC Energy and Work

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Electrical Energy

the energy of electric charges

Electromagnetic energy

the energy of light and other form of radiation, which travels through space as waves

Mechanical energy

kinetic energy and potential energy in a system mainly occurring in a machine

Definition of work

A force applied or moved through a distance; a force has to be in the direction of the motion

Elastic potential energy

Function is to determine how much the distance is stretch or compress. m x a x h

Chemical energy

a form of potential energy that is stored i chemical bonds between atoms

Kinetic energy

energy in motion, depends on mass but even more on velocity

Definition of energy

energy is the ability to do work; energy causes change, motion, forces, and work

potential energy

energy that is stored, related to position and location

Definition of power

how fast you do work, rate per time; measured in watts or kilo watts

Gravitational potential energy

the amount of work needed to raise an object from the ground. mass X gravity X height

horse power

the average power output of a typical farm horse 1 horse power= 746 watts

Nuclear Energy

the potential energy stored in the nucleus of an atom

Thermal Energy

the total energy of all atoms or molecules that make up a substance. This includes KE & PE of particles. It can also cause the expansion of material like water or air.

Equation for work

w=f X d


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