In this unit there are two sections. The first section is on Energy, the second section on Momentum. In the first section you will begin examining two crucial laws that govern many of the things we do on a daily basis. You will learn about the common forms that energy can take and apply your understanding of energy to solve problems that are quite difficult to solve using the material from Units 1-3. You will learn about how energy can be transferred from one form to another or used to accomplish a task.
Curricular Outcomes: Conservation Laws PH30-CO1 Investigate the nature of mechanical energy and efficiency in mechanical systems, including the law of conservation of energy. PH30-CO2 Analyze the motion of objects and interactions between objects using momentum concepts, including the law of conservation of momentum