After studying this unit, the students will be able to:
- Define work and its SI unit.
- Calculate word done using equation: Work = force x distance moved in the direction of force
- Define energy, kinetic energy and potential energy. State unit of energy.
- List the different forms of energy with examples.
- Describe the processes by which energy is converted from one form to another.
- State mass energy equation E-mc2 and solve problems using it.
- Describe the process of electricity generation by drawing a block diagram of the process from fossil fuel input to electricity output.
- List the environmental issues associated with power generation.