Classical Mechanics

Kinetic Energy
Work-KE Theorem
Work done along a path
What makes an force conservative?

1)Work along any path is the same

2)Force only depends on position (not time)
Potential Energy Function

where
Total Mechanical Energy

where is a function of position
Conservation of energy states:
Centripetal Force

negative sign when acceleration is directed towards center
Gravitational Constant
Angular Momentum
Relationship between Force and Potential
Potential Energy Functions for Gravity

(when g is constant)

(when g is not constant)

where r is the distance between planet
Potential Energy Functions for a Spring

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Classical Mechanics

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Upper Division College Mechanics

Updated

2014-02-28T04:05:07Z

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