Total Energy

Mr. Andersen's AP Physics video covers the concept of total energy in a system, including kinetic, potential, and elastic potential energy. The video explains how these energies convert between forms and how to calculate them using examples like a baseball pitch. It also discusses the relationship between energy and work, and the impact of friction and position changes on energy conversion. The video concludes with a review of energy calculations and predictions.

What happens to the total energy of a system in the presence of friction?

What are the three types of energy mentioned in the video that contribute to the total energy of a system?

Describe the concept of internal energy as mentioned in the video.

Explain how kinetic energy and potential energy can be converted from one form to another in a system.

How do you calculate the kinetic energy of an object? Provide the formula and explain each variable.

What is the formula for gravitational potential energy, and what do each of the variables represent?

How can you predict the changes in total energy of a system over time?