IPC Energy and Work
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
