FORCES & ENERGY

SYLLABUS OBJECTIVES

FORCES

1.   Define force.
2.   Calculate the resultant force from two or more parallel forces
3.   Use the equation of force
4.   Define weight

ENERGY
1.   Review types and sources of energy.
2.   Describe energy conversions in appliances and machines.
3.   Define the following: work, energy, power, kinetic energy and potential energy, efficiency
4.   Use the following formulae to perform calculations: E = Fd, E = mgh, Ep = mgh, Ek = ½ mv2, P = E/t

TOPICS

1.  Forces

2.  Energy

3.  Machines (Application of Forces)