The Work-Energy Engine

This unit focuses on the concept of energy as a conserved quantity. Students learn to calculate work, kinetic energy, and potential energy, and apply the principle of conservation of energy to physical systems. The Work-Energy Engine turns that idea into something you can manipulate directly and watch respond.

This unit focuses on the concept of energy as a conserved quantity. Students learn to calculate work, kinetic energy, and potential energy, and apply the principle of conservation of energy to physical systems. It focuses on Work-Energy Theorem, Kinetic Energy, Gravitational and Elastic Potential Energy, Conservation of Mechanical Energy, Nonconservative Forces (Friction), Power from the “Unit 3: Work, Energy, and Power” section.

You can drag elements directly on the canvas. Every change updates the visualization in real time, so you can see exactly how each variable affects the outcome.

AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course that explores the fundamental principles of motion, force, and energy. Students develop a deep understanding of physics through inquiry-based i… This demo is the interactive piece for the “Unit 3: Work, Energy, and Power” section. Open the full AP Physics 1 course wiki at https://www.getlykke.com/explore/public/ap-physics-1-e5a379b9-a3e5-451c-b409-f72cb259d0e4 for notes, flashcards, quizzes and the other demos.

You'll build intuition for Work-Energy Theorem, Kinetic Energy, Gravitational and Elastic Potential Energy, Conservation of Mechanical Energy, Nonconservative Forces (Friction), Power — and, crucially, see how they behave when you change the inputs, which is hard to get from a textbook or lecture on AP Physics 1 alone.