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Hey guys, do you know a good website that explains Work, Energy and Power for High School Physics Thanks
Work is the measure of the energy transferred to or from an object by a force, causing the object to move in the direction of the force. It is represented by the product of the force applied and the distance over which the force acts.
Work and energy are closely related concepts. Work is the means by which energy is transferred between objects or systems. The work done on an object is equal to the change in its energy.
Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion, while potential energy is the energy an object has due to its position or state. Kinetic energy is dependent on an object's mass and velocity, while potential energy is dependent on an object's height and the force of gravity.
Power is the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred. It is measured in watts (W) and is equal to the amount of work done divided by the time it takes to do it. In other words, power is a measure of how quickly work is done.
Work, energy, and power are all related through the fundamental law of conservation of energy. This law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed into different forms. Work is the transfer of energy, and power is the rate at which this transfer occurs.