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Energy & Types of Energy
What is Energy?
• The ability to do work
• Each time work is done, energy is transferred from one object to another
• Work & energy are so closely related that they are both expressed in Joules (J)
What is Kinetic Energy?
• Kinetic Energy = ENERGY OF MOTION
• All moving objects have kinetic energy
• Objects with kinetic energy can do work
Example of Kinetic Energy
•Example: A hammer moves & hits a nail The downward swinging force pushes the nail down = work being done
How Do You Calculate Kinetic Energy?
• KE = mv2
**Velocity has a HUGE affect on kinetic energy
m=massv=velocity
What is Potential Energy?
• Potential Energy = STORED ENERGY
• This is the energy an object has because of position or shape.
Example of Potential Energy
• Example: Work is done on a bow to stretch it out and change its shape
How Do You Calculate Potential Energy?
• Gravitational potential energy depends on an object’s weight & height above the Earth’s surface.
• PE = weight x height
What is Mechanical Energy & How Do You Calculate It?
• Total energy of motion & position
• ME = KE + PE
Example of Mechanical Energy