Chapter 5
Energy and Power
Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, the reader will be able to:
- Explain the difference between energy and power
- Explain the units of energy and power
- List the forms of energy
- Describe the difference between kinetic energy and potential energy
- Describe mechanical power
- Explain electrical power
- Discuss the difference between work and power
Key Terms
- Energy
- Joule
- KW
- KWh
- Power
- Watt
- Watt’s Law
- Watt-hour
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Kinetic Energy Observed Using Ramps
Walking Work and Power Calculated
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