Basic Physics Concepts

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Work

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The average force applied over a distance. Can be determined by finding the area under the force vs. distance plot.

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Energy

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The capacity to do work.

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Potential Energy

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The energy due to position or arrangement.

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Kinetic Energy

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The energy due to an object's motion.

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Conservation of Energy

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The energy in a closed and isolated system will remain constant.

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Joule

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The unit for both work and energy.

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Power

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The rate of doing work.

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Watt

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The unit for power.

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Heat

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The transfer of thermal kinetic energy.

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Entropy

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The amount of disorder in a system.