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Conservation of Energy, the Work-Energy Principle, and Power

Joseph Brown

Joseph Brown

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Study Guide Overview

This AP Physics 1 study guide covers Conservation of Energy, the Work-Energy Principle, and Power. It explains key concepts, formulas (like TME=U+KTME = U + K and Wnet=ฮ”KW_{net} = \Delta K), and provides practice questions and scoring guides. The guide emphasizes the importance of understanding when energy is conserved, the relationship between work and kinetic energy, and the distinction between power, energy, and work. It also provides exam tips for success.

Question 1 of 9

A ball is dropped from a height 'h'. Assuming no air resistance, what happens to the total mechanical energy of the ball as it falls? ๐Ÿ

It increases

It decreases

It remains constant

It fluctuates unpredictably