1. Section 15.1Energy and Its Forms
Chapter 15 Energy
Section 15.1Energy and Its Forms

2. Underlying law of the universe “ The Law of Conservation of Energy”
15.1 Energy and Its Forms
Underlying law of the universe “ The Law of Conservation of Energy”
Energy (nrg) is continuously converting between many different forms.
Energy is the ability to do work.
Energy is transferred by a force. ( Work and energy are closely related)

3. When work is done on an object energy is transferred to the object.
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When work is done on an object energy is transferred to the object.
So work is a transfer of energy.
Work and energy units are J ( Joules)
What is food energy measured in? Calories
Different types of calories.
Food Calories and heat calories.

4. A conventional calorie = 4.184 J
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A food Calorie is equal to 1kcal or 1000 conventional calories (heat calories)
A conventional calorie = J
Can be converted to Joules. # of calories in food. SI unit C for food calories, heat calories c.
Bodies goal is to burn off every calorie you take in.

5. 2 General Types of Energy
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2 General Types of Energy
1. Kinetic Energy - energy of motion
It depends on its mass and speed.
Formula:
KE= 1/2 mv2
KE Kineitic Energy = half mass times velocity squared.
KE = Joules
Mass =kg
Velocity Meters per second m/s

6. What is the bird’s kinetic energy? Formula: KE= 1/2 mv2
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Book problem page 448
Given
M =0.10kg bird
V=8.0 m/s
What is the bird’s kinetic energy?
Formula: KE= 1/2 mv2
KE = ½ (0.10kg)(8.0m/s)2
Solve either way
KE=1/2 ( 0.10kg) (64m2/s2 ) or KE = 0.5 ( 0.10kg) (64m2/s2 )
 =3.2 Kg × m2/s2
=3.2 J

7. It is basically energy with the potential to do work.
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2. Potential Energy (PE) – is energy that is stored as a result of position or shape.
It is basically energy with the potential to do work.
Ex. Holding a book, a rock on a cliff
2 forms of PE
1. Gravitational PE
2. Elastic PE

8. It increases when a object is raised to a higher level
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1. Gravitational PE – potential energy that depends on an objects height.
It increases when a object is raised to a higher level
Calculating Gravitational PE
Formula: PE = mgh
Remember from chapter 12 Weight = mg
m = mass and g= acceleration due to gravity.

9. Potential energy general formula: PE = wt x ht Weight x height.
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So often the formula for gravitational potential energy is written using weight and not with the mg.
Potential energy general formula:
PE = wt x ht Weight x height.
PE units = Joules (J)
Weight = Newtons (N)
Height = meters (m)

10. Sample Problem 1(using PE = mgh) :
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Sample Problem 1(using PE = mgh) :
A diver has a mass of 50.0 kg standing at the top of a 10.0 m diving platform. Calculate the PE relative to the ground.
PE = mgh
PE = (50.0 kg)(9.8 m/s2)(10.0 m)
PE = 4900 kg• m2/s2
PE = 4900 J

11. Sample Problem 2 (using PE = wt • ht):
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Sample Problem 2 (using PE = wt • ht):
What is the potential energy of a 10 newton book that is placed on a shelf that is 2.5 meters high?
PE = wt • ht
PE = (10 N)(2.5 m)
PE = 25 N • m, remember a N • m is= to a J
PE = 25 J

12. Elastic PE can be stored in objects that are compressed like springs.
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2. Elastic PE- the potential energy of an object that is stretched or compressed.
An object is elastic if it springs back to its original shape after it is stretched or compressed.
Ex: rubber band, slinky
Elastic PE can be stored in objects that are compressed like springs.
Balls have compressed air in them.

13. Know the forms of energy. Mechanical energy Thermal energy
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Know the forms of energy.
Mechanical energy
Thermal energy
Chemical energy
Electrical energy
Electromagnetic energy
Nuclear energy
(make sure you write down each form in your notes and give an example of each)