Work, energy and power in transport systems

What this note covers

1. Work, energy and power: the formulae and units
2. Worked example: a car accelerating up a hill
3. Braking, stopping distance and energy dissipation
4. Power at constant speed and tractive effort
5. Energy conversions and efficiency in transport systems
6. Lifts, escalators and vertical transport
7. Practice set with answers

7 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes