Work and Energy Share an Interesting Relationship
Last time we used de Coriolis’ formula to compute work to calculate the amount…
The Work-Energy Theorem — Background
The Work-Energy Theorem states that the work required to slow or stop a moving…
The Math Behind the Work-Energy Theorem
Previously we saw how Santa and his reindeer team encountered a wind gust which…
Work and Energy, Speed, and Calories
In my work as an Engineer I’ve never had to convert Joules of work-energy…
The Law of Conservation of Energy
Last time we calculated the potential energy hidden within a coffee mug…
Applying the Work-Energy Theorem to Falling Objects
So far we’ve applied the Work-Energy Theorem to a flying object, namely, Santa’s sleigh, and…
The Interplay of Work and Kinetic Energy
We’ve been discussing the different forms energy takes, delving deeply into de Coriolis’ claim…
Calculating Kinetic Energy By Means of the Work of Friction
My activities as an Engineer often involve creative problem solving of the…
Combining Kinetic Energy Formulas to Calculate Velocity
As an engineer, I often use the fact that formulas share a…
