Work, Energy and Power
≈ 32 minWork, Energy and Power
Net work changes kinetic energy. Mechanical energy is conserved when only conservative forces do work. Power is the rate of energy transfer: P = W/Δt.
Core checkpoint: Separate energy transferred from the rate at which it is transferred.
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Enter the highlighted key term for Work, Energy and Power. Checkpoint clue: Which expression gives average power?
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A mine hoist needs high power because it transfers large gravitational energy in a short time.