Unit

7. Force, Power, Torque and Energy Work (Practical Explanation)

Objectives:

7.1 Mass

Fig 7.1 weight & mass

7.2 What is Force?

Fig 7.2 Force = mass x acceleration

7.2.1 Common Units of Force

7.2.2 Many Forces

Fig 7.3 Forces acts on a car

7.2.3 Resultant force

7.3 What is Torque?

Fig 7.4 Engine Torque

7.3.1 Torque Comparison

7.3.2 Common Units of Torque

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7.4 What is Work?

Fig 7.5 Work = Force x Distance

7.4.1 Common Units of Work

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7.5 What is Power?

Fig 7.6 How much power you can output

7.4.1 Common Units of Power

7.6 What is Energy?

7.6.1 Potential Energy

Fig 7.7 Kinetic & Potential Energy

7.6.2 Kinetic Energy

7.6.3 Heat Energy

7.6.4 Heat vs. Temperature

7.6.4 Common Units of Energy

7.7 Bringing it together

Fig 7.8 Pole Vault

7.7.1 Understanding Vehicle Performance

Horsepower.

Fig 7.9 Engine performance Curves Torque

Engine speed.

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