Work, Energy, and Power · Mechanics & Motion

Power and Efficiency

Studying the rate of work and the practical limitations of mechanical systems.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the concept of power differentiate a high-performance engine from a standard one?
  2. 2What variables affect the parasitic power loss in a mechanical transmission?
  3. 3How would an engineer calculate the required power input for a vertical lift system?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Work, Energy, and Power - JC1
Level: JC 1
Subject: Physics
Unit: Work, Energy, and Power
Period: Mechanics & Motion

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