Dynamics and the Drivers of Change · Mechanics & Motion
Energy, Work, and Power
Investigating the transformation of energy within closed systems and the efficiency of mechanical work.
Key Questions
- 1How does the law of conservation of energy explain the limits of perpetual motion machines?
- 2What variables affect the power output of a mechanical winch lifting a variable load?
- 3How would an engineer apply the work-energy theorem to design safer crumple zones in modern vehicles?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9SPU06
Year: Year 11
Subject: Physics
Unit: Dynamics and the Drivers of Change
Period: Mechanics & Motion
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