Hewitt-Drew-it! 30. Work-Energy Theorem

Paul enlists Nellie Newton to illustrate the work-energy theorem to solve a motion problem.

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Hewitt-Drew-it! 29. Potential and Kinetic Energy

Paul derives kinetic energy from Newton's second law, and illustrates energy transfers for a block of sliding ice.

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Hewitt-Drew-it! 28. Work and Potential Energy

Paul illustrates work and potential energy via a barbell and other vertical lifts, and the energy states of a simple pendulum.

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Work - Sixty Symbols

A rubber band and hair dryer are used to explain the concept of work.

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The coffee-powered engine - Sixty Symbols

In this video about work, the Sixty Symbols team shows a small Stirling engine which can run on hot coffee or water ice.

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MIT 8.01 Classical Mechanics Lecture 18

MIT Physics Course

Professor Walter Lewin

8.01 Physics  I: Classical Mechanics, Fall 1999

Exam review: mostly work energy theorem and conservation of energy.

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Eureka! Episode 11 - The Inclined Plane

This program demonstrates how an inclined plane allows you to trade increased distance for decreased force.

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MIT 8.01 Classical Mechanics Lecture 11

MIT Physics Course

Professor Walter Lewin

8.01 Physics  I: Classical Mechanics, Fall 1999

Work in 3-D, work-energy theorem, conservation of energy, roller coaster (loop the loop) demonstration, universal law of gravity and potential gravitational energy. demonstration with a giant pendulum.

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Eureka! Episode 8: Work

A circus strongman and a clown help present the physics definition of work.

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