171-11 - Introduction to Physics: Energy, Work, and Power
Learning objectives
- Compare potential and kinetic energy
- Perform calculations involving potential and kinetic energy
- Describe relationships between energy, work, and power
- Calculate the amount of work performed in example scenarios
- Explain the law of conservation of energy
- Perform calculations involving power
Course overview
Physics is the science of energy, matter, and interactions between the two. Aspects of physics can be categorized into fields such as acoustics, optics, mechanics, electronics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism. The Introduction to Physics: Energy, Work, and Power training course examines some of the fundamental laws of physics involving energy, work, and power. It discusses their real-word application in industrial facilities. This course defines different types of energy, work and power. It also uses formulas to calculate potential energy, kinetic energy, work done, and power used. Introduction to Physics: Energy, Work, and Power is part of the Industrial Sciences training series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
