Chapter 10 Physics A First Course Energy and Change

10B Investigation: Energy Flow in a System Key Question: How does energy move through a series of transformations? *Students read text section 10.1 AFTER Investigation 10B

10B Investigation Topics Measure time intervals. Calculate speed of moving object Observe collisions. Calculate different forms of energy. Convert energy from one form to another. Draw energy flow diagrams. Design modifications to a system to improve efficiency.

Energy and Change Energy Flow and Systems 10.1 Energy Flow 10.2 Power 10.3 Systems in Technology and Nature

Chapter 10.1 Objectives and Vocabulary mechanical energy radiant energy electrical energy chemical energy nuclear energy energy of pressure energy flow diagram Name and describe the different forms of energy. Describe how energy is "lost" to a system. Make and energy flow diagram.

10A Investigation: Energy and Efficiency Key Question: How well is energy transformed from one form to another? *Students read text section 10.2 AFTER Investigation 10A

10A Investigation Topics Measure time intervals. Calculate speed of moving object. Observe collisions. Calculate kinetic energy. Calculate efficiency of a system. Graph efficiency vs. speed.

Chapter 10.2 Objectives and Vocabulary thermodynamics first law of thermodynamics second law of thermodynamics Calculate power given force, time, height, mass or other variables. Determine the efficiency of energy conversion in a system. Explain why heat engines can never be 100% efficient.

Chapter 10.3 Objectives and Vocabulary energy conversions steady state food chain Draw energy flow diagrams. Recognize the role of energy and power in technology, nature, and living things.