AP Physics 1

Unit 3 Work, Energy, and Power

5 topics · 72 questions, each explained

1. 3.1 Translational Kinetic Energy 3 ideas · 9 questions

   Translational kinetic energy (K, unit: J) · Scalar quantity · Reference frame

2. 3.2 Work 5 ideas · 23 questions

   Work (W) · Sign of work · Parallel component of a force (F_∥) · Net work · Work from a force–displacement graph

3. 3.3 Potential Energy 5 ideas · 15 questions

   System · Potential energy, U · Zero of potential energy · Properties that determine potential energy · Total potential energy of a system of several objects

4. 3.4 Conservation of Energy 9 ideas · 17 questions

   Single-object system · Potential energy (U) · Mechanical energy · Energy conversion · System · Energy transfer by work · Conservation of energy · Internal and external forces · Surroundings (environment)

5. 3.5 Power 4 ideas · 8 questions

   Power (P, unit: W) · Average power (P_avg, unit: W) · Average power from work · Instantaneous power (P_inst, unit: W)

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