Why do some physics textbooks say P = dK/dt and others say P = dE/dt?

[member 731016]

Homework Statement

I am interested in why some physics textbooks say P = dK/dt (namely morins classical mechanics) while others say that P = dE/dt (namely physics for scientists and engineers with modern physics)

Relevant Equations

P = dK/dt = dE/dt

Are they assuming that E = K in physics for scientists and engineers with modern physics, but I though E = K + U?Many thanks!

 

[malawi_glenn]

What is P, K and E?

Is P power, is K kinetic energy and E is energy, what kind of energy?

 

[member 731016]

What is P, K and E?

Is P power, is K kinetic energy and E is energy, what kind of energy?

Thanks for your reply @malawi_glenn! Here I'll send you a screen shot what it says.

 

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[malawi_glenn]

The text pretty much explains it.

The generic definition of power is ANY energy transfer, like transfer of heat etc.

Then in the case of an external force that is performing work, you will get P = dW/dt

 

[member 731016]

The text pretty much explains it.

The generic definition of power is ANY energy transfer, like transfer of heat etc.

Then in the case of an external force that is performing work, you will get P = dW/dt

Ok thank you @malawi_glenn!