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UNIT 2: ENERGY, WORK, AND POWER

Chapter 4: Energy, Work, Heat, Power

4.4 The Law of Conservation of Energy and Efficience
4.5 Thermal Energy and Heat
Chapter 4 Review

 

 

4.4 The Law of Conservation of Energy and Efficience

Is the Use of Advanced Materials in Sports Equipment Unethical?  Page (146, #11 )

Read this article about whether the use of advanced materials in sports equipment is unethical. This article covers the impact of advanced materials in tennis, golf, bicycling, and a few other sports as well.

 

4.5 Thermal Energy and Heat

Infrared Photography   Page (153, #9 )

From the corporate pages of CoCam of the UK. This page answers many of the questions related to the uses and reliability of infrared photography.

Forensic Investigation   Page (153, #9 )

From the Wisconsin Association for Identification, a series of tips on Forensic Investigation of various scenes. The June 2000 tip describes techniques and methods for investigating car accidents.

 

Chapter 4 Review

Bodies in Motion: Limitations to Human Performance   Page (159, #35 )

From the University of Washington, this page discusses the relationship between muscle power and the observed results in a sport. A detailed and technical discussion with calculations and charts.

The Science of Cycling   Page (159, #35 )

From the pages of the Exploratorium, this site takes a detailed look at the physics of cycling including the role of materials, design and rider skills in the sport.