Module 4: Overview, Introduction, Learning Objectives and Content

Is the scientific definition different than the layman’s definition for energy? What about the scientific definitions of work and power? What kinds of energy are there? Can energy be stored? How is energy converted? These answers and more will be explored in this module.

Overview

In module 4 cover the topics of energy, work and power. We will see how energy is important with work and power. The two types of energy, kinetic and potential will be discussed. Also, the changing of energy from one form to another will be addressed. This will include another law, the Law of Conservation of Energy.

Module 4 Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Solve elementary problems in kinematics and dynamics: motion, force, friction, gravitation, energy, heat, work, power, and simple machines.

 

Learning Objectives

Objective 4

  • Solve elementary problems in kinematics and dynamics: motion, force, friction, gravitation, energy, heat, work, power, and simple machines.
  • Convert units of force from SI to USCS.

Content

This module will cover energy, but also will cover work and power. You will see how energy converts from one form to another.

Activities to enhance learning:

  • Videos
  • Interactive Tutorials
  • Practice Problems

Assignments and Graded Assessments:

  • Module 4 Work and Power Lab
  • Module 4 Work and Power Lab Assessment
  • Module 4 Assessment