Work — definition?
Energy transfer via force causing displacement.
Kinetic Energy — formula?
KE = ½ mv².
Potential Energy — types?
Gravitational and elastic potential energy.
Work — definition?
Energy transfer when force causes displacement
Force — role?
Causes object acceleration or change in motion
Kinetic Energy — formula?
KE = 1/2 mv^2
Potential Energy — role?
Stored energy due to position or configuration
Mechanical Energy — conservation?
Sum of KE and PE remains constant without non-conservative forces
Work-Energy Theorem — statement?
Work done equals change in KE
Power — definition?
Rate of doing work or energy transfer per time
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