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HF2 CH05
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Chapter 5: Work and Energy
Welcome to Holt Physics. Chapter 5 introduces the concepts of work, energy, and power. Use the links below to find learning tools that will help you review the chapter and extend your study of energy and its transformation.
Review and Practice
Reading Skills: K-W-L
This worksheet will help you organize your thoughts before and after you read the chapter or an article.
Glossary of Terms: Chapter 5
Use this handy glossary to enhance your proficiency with the terms found in this chapter.
Homework Help: Chapter 5 Study Guide
Select one of the sections listed below to review key skills and concepts from the chapter.
Section 1 || Section 2 || Section 3 || Section 4 || Mixed Review

Math Skills: Gravitational Potential Energy
Do you understand gravitational potential energy? Test your understanding here.
Math Skills: Kinetic Energy
Have you been moved by your knowledge of kinetic energy? Find the answer here.
Math Skills: Power
Test yourself and your knowledge of power.
Math Skills: Work
Explore your knowledge of work.
Practice Problems: Chapter 5
Select one of the topics listed below to practice using the concepts found in this chapter.
Work
Kinetic Energy
Work-Kinetic Energy Theorem
Potential Energy
Conservation of Mechanical Energy
Power

Quiz Yourself: Work and Energy
Click here to test your knowledge of work and energy.
Teacher Notes

Enrichment and Extension
Online Research: SciLinks
Visit NSTA's SciLinks Web site, which links you to some of the most up-to-date science information on the Internet. When you get to the site, log in, and then enter a keyword for the topic you want to research. The topics and keywords for Chapter 5 are listed below.
TOPIC: Work
SciLinks CODE: HF2051

TOPIC: Potential and Kinetic Energy
SciLinks CODE: HF2052

TOPIC: Conservation of Energy
SciLinks CODE: HF2053

TOPIC: Nuclear Reactions
SciLinks CODE: HF2054


Connection to Language Arts: The Concept of Energy
How did the current idea of energy develop? Learn the answer here.
Integrating Biology: Muscles at Work
Learn about the three forms of exercise here.
Integrating Environmental Science: Understanding the Conservation of Energy
Explore the conservation of energy to help you understand the need for alternate sources of energy.
Integrating Health: Energy Costs of Walking and Running
Study how energy used while running differs from energy used while walking.
Career: Roller Coaster Designer
Are geometry and physics important at an amusement park? Learn more here.
 
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