Chapter Overview
Force, work, and energy are fundamental scientific concepts. Force is a push or pull that causes motion, work is done when an object moves under force, and energy is the capacity to do work. These principles govern how machines work, how objects move, and even how we perform daily activities.
Important Keywords
- Force: A push or pull acting on an object.
- Work: When force moves an object in its direction.
- Energy: The ability to perform work.
- Friction: A force that opposes motion.
- Gravity: The force pulling objects towards the Earth.
- Kinetic Energy: Energy of motion.
- Potential Energy: Stored energy.
- Mechanical Energy: Energy possessed by moving or stored objects.
- Renewable Energy: Energy from sources that replenish naturally.
- Non-renewable Energy: Energy from limited natural sources.
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