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After completing this chapter, you should be able to
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| 1. Define and write mathematical formulas for work, potential energy, kinetic energy, and power. |
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| 2. Apply the concepts of work, energy, and power to the solution of problems similar to those given as examples in the text. |
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| 3. Define and demonstrate by example your understanding of the following units: joule, foot-pound, watt, horsepower, and foot-pound per second. |
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| 4. Discuss and apply your knowledge of the relationship between the performance of work and the corresponding change in kinetic energy. |
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| 5. Discuss and apply your knowledge of the principle of conservation of mechanical energy. |
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| 6. Determine the power of a system and understand its relationship to time, force, distance, and velocity. |