Energy and Thermal Physics

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  • The energy of a system can be changed by doing work or heating it.
  • In any event, energy is conserved, but is also dissipated - becoming less easy to put to use.
  • Equilibrium occurs when two or more external influences are in balance (statically or dynamically).

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Momentum
Forces and Motion Supporting Physics Teaching

Predicting momentum

This is a quick puzzle, best done as a physical presentation, to compare the momentum of two very dissimilar balls after they...

Classroom Activity 14-16

Impulse
Forces and Motion Supporting Physics Teaching

Impulse changes momentum

The model used to add or take away momentum explicitly accumulates the force over time and so allows you to see that it is...

Classroom Activity 14-16

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