1. Energy
Honors Physics

2. North face of Jannu, Himalayas
3,000 meters shown
What route requires the least amount of energy?
Japanese
Russian
Cesen

3. So What Is Energy?
A property belonging to objects, the earth, and the universe as a whole
Is directly related to one of the most profound concepts in all of science
Can present itself in many forms
Can be stored & released
What sort of energy is associated with the projectile launcher from the previous lab?

4. Springs Prelab Numbered 1-6 What do you see? What can you measure?
How can you measure it?

6. James Prescott Joule 1818-1889 English physicist
Known for his contributions with mechanical work and thermodynamics
Unit for energy
The “Joule”
Pronounced the same as “jewel”
Denoted as “J”