Classical Mechanics
2 terms
Work
Classical Mechanics
J (N·m)
The scalar energy transferred to or from an object by a force acting through a displacement.
W = F · d = |F| |d| cos θ
Work-Energy Theorem
Classical Mechanics
J
The principle stating that net work done by all forces acting on an object equals the net change in its kinetic energy.
W_net = ΔKE = ½ m vf² - ½ m vi²