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Unit C - Lesson 1 - Work
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Mechanical Work
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is done on an object when a force displaces the object in the direction of the force
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Mechanical Work
is done on an object when a force displaces the object in the direction of the force
Energy
The ability to do work
Kinetic Energy
Energy that an object has due to its motion
Work-energy principle
The net work done on an object is equal to the change in the object's kinetic energy.
Gravitational Potential Energy
Energy stored by objects due to their position above Earth's surface.
Mechanical Energy
The sum of kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy
Radiant Energy
The energy carried by electromagnetic waves.
Electrical energy (Static electricity)
Energy possessed by the accumulation of static charges
Electrical energy (Current electricity)
Energy possessed by flowing charges
Thermal Energy
Energy possessed by large groups of oscillating atoms and molecules
