2. 5.1 The Nature of Energy5.1 The Nature of Energy
EnergyEnergy the ability to do work or cause a change. the ability to do work or cause a change.
work is the transfer of energywork is the transfer of energy
SI unit for energy is the same as the SI unit for work JouleSI unit for energy is the same as the SI unit for work Joule
Two main types of energy:Two main types of energy: Kinetic and PotentialKinetic and Potential
Kinetic EnergyKinetic Energy: the energy of motion: the energy of motion
Potential Energy:Potential Energy: Energy stored for use at a later timeEnergy stored for use at a later time
3. Calculating Kinetic EnergyCalculating Kinetic Energy
Kinetic EnergyKinetic Energy: the energy of motion: the energy of motion
The amount of kinetic energy depends on the objectsThe amount of kinetic energy depends on the objects mass and velocitymass and velocity
Energy is transferred during workEnergy is transferred during work
The more work one does on an objectThe more work one does on an object
The more energy one imparts on the objectThe more energy one imparts on the object
Kinetic energyKinetic energy == Mass x VelocityMass x Velocity22
22
When mass is doubled; Kinetic Energy is doubledWhen mass is doubled; Kinetic Energy is doubled
When velocity is doubled; Kinetic Energy is quadrupled!!When velocity is doubled; Kinetic Energy is quadrupled!!
4. Whats the Kinetic Energy?Whats the Kinetic Energy?
What is the Kinetic Energy (in Joules) of an object with a massWhat is the Kinetic Energy (in Joules) of an object with a mass
of 10 kg and a velocity of 10 m/s?of 10 kg and a velocity of 10 m/s?
When mass is doubled; Kinetic Energy isWhen mass is doubled; Kinetic Energy is doubleddoubled
When velocity is doubled; Kinetic Energy isWhen velocity is doubled; Kinetic Energy is quadrupled!!quadrupled!!
5. Potential Energy:Potential Energy:
Energy stored for use at a later timeEnergy stored for use at a later time
2 Types:2 Types:
Elastic Potential EnergyElastic Potential Energy::
Energy stored in springs, bow and arrow, stretched elastic or rubber bands.Energy stored in springs, bow and arrow, stretched elastic or rubber bands.
Associated w/ objects that can be stretched or compressed.Associated w/ objects that can be stretched or compressed.
Gravitational Potential EnergyGravitational Potential Energy::
HeightHeight andand weightweight dependant (notice its weight, NOT mass!)dependant (notice its weight, NOT mass!)
GPE = work done to lift and object to a heightGPE = work done to lift and object to a height
GPE = Weight x HeightGPE = Weight x Height (remember that weight = mass x 9.8 m/s2)(remember that weight = mass x 9.8 m/s2)
GPE = mass x 9.8 m/s2 x HeightGPE = mass x 9.8 m/s2 x Height
GPE = 100 N x 300 m = 30,000 Nm = 30,000 Joules
6. Different Forms of EnergyDifferent Forms of Energy
6 different types6 different types::
MechanicalMechanical
Thermal EnergyThermal Energy
Chemical EnergyChemical Energy
Electrical EnergyElectrical Energy
Electromagnetic EnergyElectromagnetic Energy
Nuclear EnergyNuclear Energy
7. Mechanical EnergyMechanical Energy
associated w/ the motion (kinetic) or position of an object (potential)associated w/ the motion (kinetic) or position of an object (potential)
Kinetic EnergyKinetic Energy exists whenever an object which has mass is in motionexists whenever an object which has mass is in motion
with some velocity. Everything you see moving about has kineticwith some velocity. Everything you see moving about has kinetic
energy.energy.
Potential EnergyPotential Energy exists whenever an object which has mass has aexists whenever an object which has mass has a
position within a force field. The most everyday example of this is theposition within a force field. The most everyday example of this is the
position of objects in the earth's gravitational field.position of objects in the earth's gravitational field. GPE =
Weight x
Height
8. Thermal EnergyThermal Energy
associated w/ the total energy of the particles (atoms andassociated w/ the total energy of the particles (atoms and
molecules) in an object. As thermal energy increases, themolecules) in an object. As thermal energy increases, the
particles increase in speed and the thermal energyparticles increase in speed and the thermal energy
(temperature) of the object increases.(temperature) of the object increases.
9. Chemical EnergyChemical Energy
the energy stored in chemical bonds. Thethe energy stored in chemical bonds. The
potential energy stored in compounds.potential energy stored in compounds.
11. Electromagnetic energyElectromagnetic energy
Travels in waves, associated w/ light, infrared, ultraviolet, microwaves, x-Travels in waves, associated w/ light, infrared, ultraviolet, microwaves, x-
rays, etcrays, etc
Longer wavelength yields low frequency & low energyLonger wavelength yields low frequency & low energy
Shorter wavelength yield high frequency & high energyShorter wavelength yield high frequency & high energy
12. Nuclear EnergyNuclear Energy
Associated w/ the fusion or fission of nuclear atoms.Associated w/ the fusion or fission of nuclear atoms.
The fusion of
hydrogen into
helium fuels the
power of the sun
13. 5.2 Energy Conversion and Conservation5.2 Energy Conversion and Conservation
Most forms ofMost forms of energy can be converted from one type to anotherenergy can be converted from one type to another..
Law of the Conservation of Energy -Law of the Conservation of Energy - states that energy cannot be createdstates that energy cannot be created
or destroyed. It simply changes from one form into anotheror destroyed. It simply changes from one form into another
Einsteins theory of Relativity -Einsteins theory of Relativity - E = mcE = mc22
a small amount of mass can be changed directly into a tremendousa small amount of mass can be changed directly into a tremendous
amount of energyamount of energy
E =E = the energy producedthe energy produced
m =m = the mass being convertedthe mass being converted
c =c = the speed of light (186,000 miles/second)the speed of light (186,000 miles/second)
15. Section 5.4 PowerSection 5.4 Power
Power: the rate at which work is donePower: the rate at which work is done
Power = work / time and since:Power = work / time and since:
Work = force x distanceWork = force x distance..
Power =Power = Force x DistanceForce x Distance
TimeTime
SI Unit for Power is theSI Unit for Power is the WattWatt
11 Watt = 1Joule / 1 SecondWatt = 1Joule / 1 Second
HHorsepowerorsepower : An American unit of power: An American unit of power
The amount of work a horse does when it liftsThe amount of work a horse does when it lifts
33,000 pounds of coal to a height of 1 foot in 1 minute.33,000 pounds of coal to a height of 1 foot in 1 minute.
11 horsepower = 746 wattshorsepower = 746 watts
James Watt
Same amount of work was done; however there was more power
in lifter B since his took less time
A B
16. PowerPower
ProblemsProblems
W = F x D
P = F x D / T P = 35 N x 10 m / 5 sec P = 350 J / 5 sec = 70 J/sec
P = 70 Watts
W = P x T convert 1 hour into seconds: 1 hour 60 min x 60 sec
1 hr 1 minWork = 60 watts x 3600 sec = 216,000 Joules
= 216 Kilojoules