Work Energy Methodology
1.
Define the System and the Energy States.
2.
Is a NON-CONSERVATIVE FORCE doing any work?
3.
If YES use WORK-ENERGY THEOREM
a. Write the
Work-Energy Theorem out completely.
b. Look for
any changes in energies that are zero and cross them out
c. Expand the
Work and Energy Terms
d. Put in
known values
e. Solve using
your calculator
4.
If NO use Conservation of Energy
a. Write the
Conservation of Energy Equation completely with an energy term for each object
in the system
b. Look for
any Energies that are Zero and cross them out.
c. Expand the
Energy Terms
d. Put in
known values
e. Solve using
your calculator
5.
Don’t forget simple ideas . Work changes Energy. Energy is the ability to do work.
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