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Work, Power, Thermal Transfers, and Thermodynamics
9th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
11 lessons
Goal
Apply the first law of thermodynamics and mechanical energy conservation to quantify work, power, thermal transitions, and system efficiency.
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Calculating Work Done and Mechanical Energy Transfers in Multistep Systems
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- 1Calculating Work Done and Mechanical Energy Transfers in Multistep SystemsUp nextStart
- 2Gravitational and Elastic Potential Energy TransformationsPremiumNot started yet
- 3Power and Efficiency in Physical SystemsNot started yet
- 4Conservation of Energy in Closed vs. Open SystemsNot started yet
- 5Isolated Systems: When Total Energy Stays ConstantNot started yet
- 6Thermal Dissipation and Efficiency in Mechanical SystemsNot started yet
- 7Calculating Thermal Energy Changes Using Specific Heat CapacityNot started yet
- 8Calorimetry: Thermal Equilibrium in Isolated MixturesNot started yet
- 9Calculating Energy for State Changes Using Specific Latent HeatNot started yet
- 10Multi-Phase Heating Curves and Total Energy SummationNot started yet
- 11Synthesizing Gas Behavior: Predicting P-V-T Changes in Closed SystemsNot started yet
Curriculum Framework
9th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
1
13 lessons
Forces, Newton's Laws, Gravitation, and Fluid Mechanics
Analyze forces and motion mathematically to predict mechanical interactions, momentum exchanges, gravitational attractions, and fluid behaviors.
2
11 lessons
Work, Power, Thermal Transfers, and Thermodynamics
Apply the first law of thermodynamics and mechanical energy conservation to quantify work, power, thermal transitions, and system efficiency.
3
11 lessons
Wave Properties, Optics, and Wave Phenomena
Model mechanical and electromagnetic wave propagation and mathematically analyze reflection, refraction, diffraction, and standing waves.
4
12 lessons
DC Circuits, Electrical Power, and Electromagnetism
Analyze series and parallel direct-current circuits using Ohm's law, calculate electrical energy use, and model electromagnetic induction in motors and generators.