Honors Physics - Unit 5
Work and Energy
This unit focuses on the ideas of work and energy. We will learn what physicists mean by “work.” and how work changes the energy of an object though the Work-Energy Theorem we will use the Law of Conservation of Energy to show how energy is always conserved in a system but can change forms.
BY THE END OF THIS UNIT, you should be able to:
define work and energy
calculate an object’s kinetic and/or potential energy.
use the work energy theorem to solve problems and understand the connection between work and kinetic energy.
Use the Law of Conservation of Energy to solve problems in which energy is conserved but changes form.
understand how to use components in the x- and y-direction to calculate forces on an inclined plane
Date
Classwork
Homework
I am out with the Robotics team. You will be given a handout. You may work with another person, but your answers may be different. I am grading for correct answers.
Additionally, we will be using the information that you learn through this activity. It is important that you read and comprehend the instructions and given information.
You should be familiar with three of the basic types of Energy…..Kinetic (energy of motion), Graviational Potential (energy of position), and Elastic (energy of spring).
Click here for Energy Concept Builder (make sure you are logged into Physics Classroom.)
Complete all 3 trophies to earn credit.
Click here for Words and Energy Bar Charts. Complete any THREE levels to earn credit.
Homework #1 - due NEXT CLASS.
Notes - Power
Jan 8/9
Jan 12
Go over HW #2
Homework #2 - due NEXT CLASS.
Homework #3 - due NEXT CLASS.
Notes - Elastic Potential Energy
Jan 12