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Kinetic Energy

Class 11
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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has because it's moving. The faster it moves and the more mass it has, the more kinetic energy it possesses.
K = (1/2)mv^2
  • A moving particle has more energy than an identical particle at rest.
  • Kinetic energy is the energy of a particle over and above its energy at rest.
  • The kinetic energy of a system of particles is the sum of the kinetic energies of all its constituent particles.
  • A force is necessary to change the kinetic energy of a particle.
  • If the resultant force is perpendicular to the velocity, kinetic energy remains constant.
  • Kinetic energy changes only when the speed changes, which happens when the resultant force has a tangential component.

Work and Work-Energy Theorem

Class 11
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Work is done when a force moves an object. The Work-Energy Theorem says that the work done on an object equals the change in its kinetic energy.
W = ∫ F ⋅ dr W = K2 - K1
  • Work is defined as the dot product of force and displacement.
  • The work done on a particle by a force during a finite displacement is obtained by integrating the dot product of the force and the displacement along the path of the particle.
  • The work-energy theorem states that the work done on a particle by the resultant force is equal to the change in its kinetic energy.
  • The work done by the resultant force is equal to the sum of the work done by the individual forces.

Work-Energy Theorem

Class 11
⚡ Quick Summary
The Work-Energy Theorem simply states that the total work done on an object is equal to the change in its kinetic energy. If you speed something up, you've done work on it!
W = ΔKE
The sum of the work done by all the forces acting on the particle (which is equal to the work done by the resultant force) is equal to the change in its kinetic energy.

Work Done by Gravity

Class 11
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The work done by gravity only depends on how much something goes up or down, not the path it takes. Lifting a book straight up to a shelf requires the same amount of work against gravity as lifting it along a winding path to the same shelf.
W = mgh (where h is the vertical displacement)
The work done by the force of gravity during the transit from A to B is W = mg (AB) cosq = mgh, where h is the height descended by the particle. If a particle ascends a height h, the work done by the force of gravity is – mgh. The work done by gravity is independent of the path taken.

Work Done by Internal Forces

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Internal forces within a system can change the system's kinetic energy. Even though the net internal force might be zero (like equal and opposite forces), the work done by each force doesn't have to be zero because the displacements can be different. So, internal forces can increase the kinetic energy of a system.
ΔK = W<sub>external</sub> + W<sub>internal</sub>
  • The change in the kinetic energy of a system is equal to the work done on the system by both external and internal forces.
  • Even if the net internal force is zero (e.g., FAB = -FBA), the total work done by internal forces may not be zero because the displacements of the particles are also opposite.
  • The work done by internal forces can increase the total kinetic energy of the system.

Kinetic Energy

Class 11
⚡ Quick Summary
Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. The faster an object moves or the more massive it is, the greater its kinetic energy. It can be changed by applying a force with a component along the direction of motion.
K(v) = (1/2)mv^2 = (1/2)m v⃗ · v⃗ ; K = Σ (1/2)m_i v_i^2 ; dK/dt = mv(dv/dt) = F_t v ; dK = F⃗ · dr⃗
  • A moving particle is said to have more energy than an identical particle at rest.
  • Quantitatively, the energy of a moving particle (over and above its energy at rest) is defined as kinetic energy.
  • The kinetic energy of a system of particles is the sum of the kinetic energies of all its constituent particles.
  • Kinetic energy can increase, decrease, or remain constant as time passes.
  • A force is necessary to change the kinetic energy of a particle.
  • If the resultant force acting on a particle is perpendicular to its velocity, its speed and hence its kinetic energy do not change.
  • Kinetic energy changes only when the speed changes, which happens only when the resultant force has a tangential component.

Work and Work-Energy Theorem

Class 11
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Work is done when a force causes a displacement of an object. The Work-Energy Theorem states that the total work done on an object by the net force is equal to the change in its kinetic energy.
W = ∫ F⃗ · dr⃗ = ∫ F cosθ dr ; W = K₂ - K₁ ; W_resultant = ∫ (F⃗₁ + F⃗₂ + F⃗₃ + ...) · dr⃗ = ∫ F⃗₁ · dr⃗ + ∫ F⃗₂ · dr⃗ + ∫ F⃗₃ · dr⃗ + ... = W₁ + W₂ + W₃ + ...
  • The quantity F⃗ · dr⃗ = F dr cosθ is called the work done by the force F⃗ on the particle during the small displacement dr⃗.
  • The work done on the particle by a force F⃗ acting on it during a finite displacement is obtained by integrating F⃗ · dr⃗ along the path of the particle.
  • **Work-Energy Theorem:** The work done on a particle by the resultant force is equal to the change in its kinetic energy (K₂ - K₁).
  • The work done by the resultant force on a particle is equal to the sum of the work done by the individual forces acting on it.

Work-Energy Theorem, Power, Work Done by Constant Force, Work Done by Gravity, Work Done by Spring Force

Class 11
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This section introduces the fundamental Work-Energy Theorem, stating that the total work done on a particle equals the change in its kinetic energy. It defines power as the rate of doing work and provides formulas for calculating work done by various forces, including constant forces, the force of gravity, and the variable spring force, emphasizing the concept of path independence for conservative forces like gravity and spring force.
<ul><li><b>Infinitesimal Work Done:</b> <code>dW = F \cdot dr</code></li><li><b>Power:</b> <code>P = dW/dt = F \cdot v</code></li><li><b>Total Work Done (General):</b> <code>W = \int F \cdot dr</code></li><li><b>Work Done by a Constant Force:</b> <code>W = F \cdot r = Fr \cos\theta</code> (where <code>r</code> is total displacement, <code>\theta</code> is the angle between <code>F</code> and <code>r</code>)</li><li><b>Work Done by Gravity (descending height h):</b> <code>W = mgh</code></li><li><b>Work Done by Gravity (ascending height h):</b> <code>W = -mgh</code></li><li><b>Work Done by Spring Force (from x=0 to x=x₁):</b> <code>W = -\frac{1}{2} kx_1^2</code></li><li><b>Work Done by Spring Force (from x=x₁ to x=x₂):</b> <code>W = \frac{1}{2} kx_1^2 - \frac{1}{2} kx_2^2</code></li></ul>
  • Work-Energy Theorem: The sum of the work done by all the forces acting on a particle (which is equal to the work done by the resultant force) is equal to the change in its kinetic energy.
  • Power: The rate of doing work is called the power delivered.
  • SI Unit of Power: Joule/second, written as 'watt' (W).
  • Horsepower (hp): A commonly used unit of power, equal to 746 W.
  • Work Done by a Constant Force: If a force is constant in direction and magnitude during displacement, the work done depends only on the force, the total displacement, and the angle between them.
  • Work Done by Gravity: The force of gravity (mg) is considered constant near the Earth's surface. The work done by gravity is path-independent; it depends only on the initial and final vertical positions (height descended or ascended). For a round trip, the work done by gravity is zero.
  • Work Done by Spring Force: The spring force (kx) is a variable force. Calculation requires integration. Like gravity, the work done by the spring force is path-independent, depending only on the initial and final elongations/compressions. The net work done by the spring force in a round trip is zero.

Total Mechanical Energy

Class 11
⚡ Quick Summary
Total mechanical energy is the sum of a system's kinetic energy (energy of motion) and potential energy (stored energy due to position or configuration).
E = K + U
Total mechanical energy (E) of a system is defined as the sum of its kinetic energy (K) and potential energy (U).

Work-Energy Theorems

Class 11
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Work-energy theorems state how the total work done on an object or system relates to its change in kinetic or mechanical energy.
W_particle = ΔK W_total_system = ΔK W_ext = E_f - E_i (when internal forces are conservative)
  • The work done on a single particle is equal to the change in its kinetic energy.
  • The work done on a system by all forces (both external and internal) is equal to the change in the system's total kinetic energy.
  • If the internal forces within a system are conservative, the work done by external forces on the system is equal to the change in its total mechanical energy.

Conservative and Nonconservative Forces

Class 11
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Forces are classified as conservative if the work they do on a system moving in a closed loop is zero, otherwise they are nonconservative.
  • Conservative Force: A force is called conservative if the work done by it during a complete round trip (closed path) of a system is always zero. The work done by a conservative force depends only on the initial and final positions, not on the path taken.
  • Examples of Conservative Forces: Force of gravitation, Coulomb (electrostatic) force, force exerted by a spring.
  • Nonconservative Force: A force is nonconservative if the work done by it during a round trip is not zero. The work done by a nonconservative force depends on the path taken.
  • Example of Nonconservative Force: Friction.

Potential Energy and Conservative Forces

Class 11
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Potential energy is associated with conservative forces and represents energy stored due to an object's position or configuration.
ΔU = -W_conservative
  • The change in the potential energy of a system, corresponding to conservative internal forces, is equal to the negative of the work done by these forces.
  • Potential energy fundamentally depends only on the separation or relative positions between the interacting particles within a system.
  • The potential energy of a system changes only when the separations between its interacting parts change.

Conservation of Mechanical Energy

Class 11
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The total mechanical energy of a system remains constant if only conservative forces are doing work and no external non-conservative work is done.
E_i = E_f (if W_ext = 0 and internal forces are conservative) K_i + U_i = K_f + U_f (under conservation conditions)
  • Principle of Conservation of Mechanical Energy: If no external forces act on a system (or if the work done by them is zero) AND all internal forces are conservative, then the total mechanical energy (E = K + U) of the system remains constant.
  • If some of the internal forces acting on a system are nonconservative (e.g., friction), then the total mechanical energy of the system will not be constant; it will typically decrease due to energy dissipation.

Potential Energy in Rigid-Body Motion

Class 11
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For a rigid body, the internal forces do no work because the distances between particles don't change, meaning the internal potential energy doesn't change.
  • In the motion of a rigid body, the separations between its constituent particles do not change.
  • A consequence of this is that the internal forces acting between the particles of a rigid body do no work during its motion.
  • Therefore, when analyzing the motion of a rigid body, the potential energy corresponding to these internal forces remains unchanged and typically does not need to be considered in calculations of energy changes.

Work-Energy Theorem

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The work done by all forces acting on a particle equals the change in its kinetic energy.
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The sum of the work done by all the forces acting on the particle (which is equal to the work done by the resultant force) is equal to the change in its kinetic energy.

Power

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Power is the rate of doing work.
['P = F · v', 'dW = F · dr']
The rate of doing work is called the power delivered. The work done by a force F in a small displacement dr is dW = F · dr. Thus, the power delivered by the force is P = dW/dt = F · (dr/dt) = F · v.

Units of Power

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The SI unit of power is watt (joule/second). Horsepower is another unit (1 hp = 746 W).
['1 hp = 746 W']
The SI unit of power is joule/second and is written as 'watt'. A commonly used unit of power is horsepower which is equal to 746 W.

Work Done by a Force

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Work is the integral of the force along a displacement.
['W = ∫ F · dr']
The work done by a force on a particle during a displacement has been defined as W = ∫ F · dr.

Work Done by a Constant Force

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If the force is constant, the work done is the dot product of the force and the displacement.
['W = F · r', 'W = Fr cosθ']
Suppose, the force is constant (in direction and magnitude) during the displacement. Then W = ∫ F · dr = F · ∫ dr = F · r, where r is the total displacement of the particle during which the work is calculated. If θ be the angle between the constant force F and the displacement r, the work is W = Fr cosθ.

Work Done by Gravity

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Work done by gravity depends only on the vertical displacement.
['W = mgh (descent)', 'W = -mgh (ascent)']
The force of gravity (mg) is constant in magnitude and direction if the particle moves near the surface of the earth. Suppose a particle moves from A to B along some curve and that AB makes an angle θ with the vertical. The work done by the force of gravity during the transit from A to B is W = mg (AB) cosθ = mgh, where h is the height descended by the particle. If a particle ascends a height h, the work done by the force of gravity is – mgh.

Work Done by Spring Force

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The work done by a spring force depends on the initial and final positions.
['W = -1/2 k x1^2 (from 0 to x1)', 'W = (1/2) k x1^2 - (1/2) k x2^2 (from x1 to x2)']
Consider a spring with one end fixed and the other attached to a block. Let x = 0 be the natural length position. The force on the block is k times the elongation of the spring. The total work done as the block is displaced from x = 0 to x = x1 is W = ∫(-kx) dx from 0 to x1 = -1/2 k x1^2. If the block moves from x1 to x2, the limits of integration are x1 and x2 and the work done is W = (1/2) k x1^2 - (1/2) k x2^2. The net work done by the spring-force in a round trip is zero.

Work Done by Internal Forces

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The change in the kinetic energy of a system is equal to the work done on the system by both external and internal forces. The total work done on different particles of the system by the internal forces may not be zero.
Change in Kinetic Energy = Work done by External Forces + Work done by Internal Forces
When charged particles attract each other, their kinetic energy changes. If there are no external forces, the change in kinetic energy is due to internal forces. The work done by these internal forces can be positive, increasing the kinetic energy, even though the net force might be zero (e.g., equal and opposite attractive forces between two charges). The work done by internal forces can be non-zero.

Potential Energy

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Potential energy is energy stored in a system due to its configuration. It can be converted into kinetic energy and vice versa, with the total energy (kinetic + potential) remaining constant.
Total Energy = Kinetic Energy + Potential Energy = Constant
When particles interact via attractive forces, their kinetic energy may decrease. This decrease isn't necessarily 'lost' but rather converted into potential energy, which depends on the configuration of the particles. As the particles return to their original configuration, the potential energy is converted back into kinetic energy, so the total energy remains constant. Potential energy is a configuration-dependent energy.

Conservative and Non-conservative Forces

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This section introduces the concept of conservative and nonconservative forces using examples. (Partial information, more details in subsequent sections.)
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The section sets the stage for defining potential energy by discussing conservative and nonconservative forces. It begins with the example of a block moving on a rough surface, setting up an example for nonconservative forces like friction.

Work-Energy Theorem and Conservative Forces

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This section discusses the relationship between work and energy, focusing on conservative and non-conservative forces, potential energy, and the conservation of mechanical energy.
['W = E_f - E_i', 'K_f + U_f = K_i + U_i']
  • Work-Energy Theorem:
    • Wext = Ef - Ei, where Wext is the work done by external forces, E is the total mechanical energy (K + U), K is kinetic energy, and U is potential energy.
  • Conservative Force:
    • A force is conservative if the work done by it during a round trip of a system is always zero.
    • Examples: Gravitational force, Coulomb force, force by a spring.
  • Non-Conservative Force:
    • If the work done by a force during a round trip is not zero, the force is nonconservative.
    • Example: Friction.
  • Potential Energy:
    • The change in potential energy of a system corresponding to conservative internal forces is equal to the negative of the work done by these forces.
  • Conservation of Mechanical Energy:
    • If no external forces act (or the work done by them is zero) and the internal forces are conservative, the mechanical energy of the system remains constant.
    • Kf + Uf = Ki + Ui
  • Non-Conservative Internal Forces:
    • If some of the internal forces are nonconservative, the mechanical energy of the system is not constant.
  • Work Done by External Forces:
    • If the internal forces are conservative, the work done by the external forces is equal to the change in mechanical energy.
  • Rigid Body Motion:
    • In rigid body motion, where the separation between particles does not change, internal forces do no work.
    • Potential energy changes only when the separations between parts of the system change.

Work Done on a Spring

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When a spring is elongated or compressed, external forces do work on it, resulting in a change in its elastic potential energy. The work done is equal to 1/2 * k * x^2, where k is the spring constant and x is the elongation or compression.
['Work done on spring (W) = 1/2 * k * x^2', 'Elastic Potential Energy (U) = 1/2 * k * x^2']
When a spring is elongated by a distance x, the tension in it is kx, where k is its spring constant. The forces exerted on the spring are (i) kx towards left by the wall and (ii) kx towards right by the block. The force by the wall does no work as the point of application is fixed. The force by the block does work ∫ kx dx = 1/2 kx^2. The work is positive as the force is towards right and the particles of the spring, on which this force is acting, also move towards right. Thus, the total external work done on the spring is 1/2 kx^2, when the spring is elongated by an amount x from its natural length. The same is the external work done on the spring if it is compressed by a distance x.

Elastic Potential Energy

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A stretched or compressed spring stores potential energy, called elastic potential energy or strain energy, which is equal to 1/2 * k * x^2, where k is the spring constant and x is the elongation or compression from its natural length.
['Elastic Potential Energy (U) = 1/2 * k * x^2']
A stretched or compressed spring has a potential energy 1/2 kx^2 larger than its potential energy at its natural length. The potential energy of the spring corresponds to the internal forces between the particles of the spring when it is stretched or compressed. It is called elastic potential energy or the strain energy of the spring. It is customary to choose the potential energy of a spring in its natural length to be zero. With this choice the potential energy of a spring is 1/2 kx^2, where x is the elongation or the compression of the spring.

Work Done by a Force

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Work is done when a force causes a displacement. The work done can be positive, negative, or zero depending on the angle between the force and displacement.
['W = F * d * cos(θ)', 'dW = F * dx']
  • Work done by a constant force F during a displacement d is given by W = F * d * cos(theta), where theta is the angle between F and d.
  • If the force is variable, the work done during a small displacement dx is dW = F * dx. The total work done is the integral of dW over the displacement.

Friction

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Friction opposes motion. The work done by friction is negative as it dissipates energy.
['f = μN']
  • Kinetic friction force is given by f = μN, where μ is the friction coefficient and N is the normal force.
  • When an object moves at uniform velocity on a surface with friction, the applied force balances the friction force.

Work-Energy Theorem

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The total work done on an object is equal to the change in its kinetic energy.
['W = ΔKE']
  • The work-energy theorem relates the work done on an object to the change in its kinetic energy.

Potential Energy

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The work done by gravity results in the change of potential energy.
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  • When water levels equalize in interconnected vessels, the effective work done by gravity is related to the change in the center of mass of the water.

Work done by gravity on flowing water

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The work done by gravity when water descends a height.
W = ρ * A * ((h1 - h2)/2)^2 * g
The height descended by the water is AC = (h1 - h2)/2. The work done by the force of gravity during this process is W = ρ * A * ((h1 - h2)/2) * g

Conservation of Energy

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The principle of conservation of energy states that the total energy of an isolated system remains constant. Energy can be transformed from one form to another, but it cannot be created or destroyed.
['1/2 k (L - x)^2 + 1/2 mv^2 = 1/2 k L^2 (Conservation of energy with spring)', 'mgh = 1/2 kx^2 (Potential energy to spring energy)', 'U_A + K_A = U_B + K_B (Conservation of energy between points A and B)', 'KE = 1/2 * m * v^2', 'PE = m * g * h', "mg + N = mv^2 / R (Newton's 2nd Law at the top of the loop)"]
When dealing with problems involving frictionless tracks or systems with springs, the principle of conservation of energy can be applied to relate the potential and kinetic energies at different points in the system. Gravitational potential energy is often taken as zero at a convenient reference level.

Circular Motion and Projectile Motion

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This section deals with the energy and motion of a particle attached to a string, specifically when the string becomes slack and the particle transitions to projectile motion. It utilizes conservation of energy and kinematic equations to determine the velocity at different points and the condition for the particle to pass through the point of suspension.
['v^2 = gl cos(θ) (Condition for string to become slack)', '1/2 mv^2 = 1/2 mv_0^2 + mgl(1 + cos(θ)) (Conservation of energy)', 'v^2 = v_0^2 - 2gl(1 + cos(θ))', 'v_0^2 = gl(2 + 3cos(θ))', 'l sin(θ) = (v cos(θ))t (Horizontal motion)', '-l cos(θ) = (v sin(θ))t - 1/2 gt^2 (Vertical motion)']
Condition for string to become slack: The string becomes slack when the tension in the string becomes zero. At this point, the radial component of the weight provides the necessary centripetal force. Conservation of Energy: The total mechanical energy (kinetic + potential) of the particle remains constant if only conservative forces (like gravity) are acting on it. Projectile Motion: After the string becomes slack, the particle follows a parabolic trajectory under the influence of gravity. Kinematic Equations: The horizontal and vertical motions of the projectile can be analyzed using standard kinematic equations.

Work-Energy Theorem

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The work-energy theorem relates the work done on an object to the change in its kinetic energy.
['Work done = Change in Kinetic Energy']
The work-energy theorem states that the net work done on an object is equal to the change in its kinetic energy. This theorem is valid in inertial frames.

Potential Energy

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration.
['Change in Potential Energy = -Work done by conservative force']
Potential energy is a form of energy that can be associated with conservative forces. The change in potential energy is related to the work done by the conservative force.

Work Done by Forces

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Work is done when a force causes displacement. It can be positive, negative, or zero depending on the direction of the force and displacement.
W = F * d * cos(theta)
Work done by a force is positive if the force and displacement are in the same direction, negative if they are in opposite directions, and zero if the force is perpendicular to the displacement or if there is no displacement.

Gravitational Potential Energy

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Gravitational potential energy changes when an object's height changes.
U = mgh
When an object falls, its gravitational potential energy decreases. This energy can be converted into other forms, such as kinetic energy. When an object is lifted its gravitational potential energy increases, the energy comes from the work done.

Kinetic Energy

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.
KE = 1/2 * mv^2
The kinetic energy of an object is directly proportional to its mass and the square of its velocity.

Work-Energy Theorem

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The total work done on a particle equals the change in its kinetic energy.
W_net = ΔKE
The work-energy theorem states that the net work done on an object is equal to the change in its kinetic energy. This applies regardless of whether the forces are conservative or non-conservative.

Potential Energy

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Potential energy is energy stored in a system due to its configuration.
ΔU = -W_conservative
Potential energy depends only on the separation between the two particles. The negative of the work done by the conservative internal forces on a system equals the change in potential energy.

Total Energy

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Total energy of a system is the sum of its kinetic and potential energies. The work done by the external forces on a system equals the change in total energy. The work done by all the forces (external and internal) on a system equals the change in total energy.
E = KE + PE
Total energy (Kinetic Energy + Potential Energy).

Work Done by a Force

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Work is done when a force causes a displacement. The amount of work depends on the magnitude of the force and the distance over which it acts.
W = F * d * cos(theta)
Work is defined as the dot product of the force and the displacement vectors. If the force is constant and the displacement is along a straight line, the work done is given by W = F * d * cos(theta), where theta is the angle between the force and displacement vectors.

Kinetic Energy

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Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its motion.
KE = (1/2) * m * v^2
The kinetic energy (KE) of an object with mass 'm' moving at a velocity 'v' is given by KE = (1/2) * m * v^2.

Potential Energy

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Potential energy is stored energy that an object has due to its position or condition.
GPE = m * g * h
Gravitational potential energy (GPE) is the energy an object has due to its height above a reference point. GPE = m * g * h, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

Work-Energy Theorem

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The work-energy theorem states that the net work done on an object is equal to the change in its kinetic energy.
W_net = KE_final - KE_initial
W_net = ΔKE = KE_final - KE_initial

Power

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Power is the rate at which work is done.
P = W / t, P = F * v
Power is defined as the work done per unit time. P = W / t, where P is power, W is work, and t is time. Also, P = F * v, where F is force and v is velocity.

Friction

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Friction is a force that opposes motion between surfaces in contact.
f_k = μ_k * N
Frictional force opposes motion. Kinetic friction force is given by f_k = μ_k * N, where μ_k is the coefficient of kinetic friction and N is the normal force.

Spring-Block System

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Analyzing motion and energy transfer in systems involving springs and blocks, including compression, elongation, and velocity changes.
['Potential energy of a spring: U = (1/2)kx^2 (where k is the spring constant and x is the displacement)', 'Work-energy theorem: W = ΔKE (Work done equals change in kinetic energy)', 'Kinetic energy: KE = (1/2)mv^2 (where m is mass and v is velocity)', 'Gravitational potential energy: PE = mgh (where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height)']
Problems involve calculating speed, compression, elongation, friction, and spring constant in various spring-block systems. Concepts like energy conservation, work-energy theorem, and potential energy of a spring are essential for solving these problems.

Circular Motion and Related Concepts

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This section deals with problems involving circular motion, pendulums, and objects moving on curved surfaces. It focuses on energy conservation, tension in strings, and the point at which an object loses contact with a surface.
['Kinetic Energy: KE = (1/2)mv^2', 'Potential Energy: PE = mgh', 'Centripetal Force: F_c = mv^2/r', 'Conservation of Energy: KE_initial + PE_initial = KE_final + PE_final', 'Normal Force: N (force exerted by a surface)', 'Tension in a string: T']
Problems involve concepts like energy conservation (potential and kinetic energy), centripetal force, tension in strings during circular motion, and finding the point at which an object loses contact with a surface (where the normal force becomes zero). The analysis often involves resolving forces, applying Newton's second law, and understanding the relationship between velocity, radius, and centripetal acceleration.

Gravitational Potential Energy of a Chain on a Sphere

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Deals with calculating potential and kinetic energy of a chain sliding on a smooth sphere, and finding the tangential acceleration.
Gravitational Potential Energy, Kinetic Energy, Tangential Acceleration
This section discusses the potential and kinetic energy of a chain lying on a smooth sphere. It also considers the tangential acceleration of the chain as it slides down the sphere.

Work

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The energy transferred to or from an object by a force causing displacement.
W = F * d * cos(θ)
Work is done when a force acts on an object and causes it to move. It is a scalar quantity.

Work-Energy Theorem

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⚡ Quick Summary
The net work done on an object equals the change in its kinetic energy.
W_net = ΔKE = KE_f - KE_i
The work-energy theorem states that the net work done on an object is equal to the change in its kinetic energy. This theorem provides a direct relationship between work and kinetic energy.