Module 6 —Work and Energy
In This Module
Lesson 1—Work, Potential Energy, and Kinetic Energy
This lesson explores work and energy.
You will explore the following questions:
- What is work?
- What is gravitational and elastic potential energy?
- What is kinetic energy?
- How do gravitational potential energy, elastic potential energy, and kinetic energy interact during a bungee jump?
Lesson 2—Conservation of Mechanical Energy
In this lesson you will examine mechanical energy and the law of conservation of energy.
You will explore the following essential questions:
- Is mechanical energy conserved in isolated (frictionless) and non-isolated (friction) environments?
- What effect does friction have when converting potential energy into kinetic energy?
- What effect does work have on mechanical energy?
Lesson 3—Mechanical Energy and the Work-Energy Theorem
An examination of the relationship between work and energy is the focus of this lesson.
You will explore the following essential questions:
- How do you know how much work is done in a given situation?
- What effect do conserved and non-conserved forces have on the gain in mechanical energy?
- What is the work-potential energy theorem?
Lesson 4—Work and Power
To create greater efficiencies in society, we must first understand the connection between work and power. This lesson will explore the concept of power as it relates to work.
You will explore the following essential questions:
- What is power?
- What is the relationship between power and work?
- How is efficiency determined?
Module 6 Assessment
The assessment for Module 6 consists of four (4) assignments:
- Module 6: Lesson 1 Assignment
- Module 6: Lesson 2 Assignment
- Module 6: Lesson 3 Assignment
- Module 6: Lesson 4 Assignment
In addition, you will be expected to choose one of the Reflect on the Big Picture items from this module and share it with your teacher.