Work Equation [Constant Force]
Units in Joules
Work Equation [Non-constant Force]
Hooke’s Law
k is the spring constant, it is non-negative. K is in Nm.
Work done by a Spring Force
Kinetic Energy
Units in Joules
Potential Energy
Units in Joules
Conservation of Mechanical Energy
Applies to systems where only conservative forces act, non-conservatives forces do not conserve energy within the system.
Work due to Friction Force
Power Equations
Units in Watts
Power of a Constant Force
(dot product)