Work and Energy - Physics 101 / AP Physics 1 Review with Dianna Cowern

In this lesson, Diana explores the concepts of energy and work in physics. She explains the definitions and units of work and energy, introduces kinetic and gravitational potential energy, and discusses conservative and non-conservative forces. Through examples, she demonstrates how to calculate work and energy, and how these concepts can simplify problem-solving in physics. The lesson concludes with a discussion on energy transfer and conservation, emphasizing the importance of understanding energy changes in various contexts.

How can we relate work done to the change in kinetic energy?

What happens to energy when a wrecking ball bounces on a trampoline?

Discuss the concept of conservative and non-conservative forces with examples.

What are quanta in the context of energy transfer at the atomic level?