AP Physics C: Mechanics

Unit 3 Work, Energy, and Power

5 topics · 102 questions, each explained

1. 3.1 Translational Kinetic Energy 3 ideas · 7 questions

   Translational kinetic energy, K · Scalar quantity · Frame of reference

2. 3.2 Work 5 ideas · 31 questions

   Work, W · Work as a scalar · Work done by a variable force · Net work · Area under an F_∥–displacement graph

3. 3.3 Potential Energy 8 ideas · 32 questions

   Potential energy, U · Scalar nature of potential energy · Zero of potential energy · Change in potential energy, ΔU · Force from potential energy · Potential energy graph, U(x) · Physical properties that set potential energy · Total potential energy of a multi-object system

4. 3.4 Conservation of Energy 9 ideas · 20 questions

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

5. 3.5 Power 5 ideas · 12 questions

   Power (P) · Average power (P_avg) · Average power from work · Instantaneous power (P_inst) · Power delivered by a constant force

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