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What is work in physics?

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Work is defined as the product of the force applied to an object and the distance over which that force is applied in the direction of the force.

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Can work be positive or negative?

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Yes, work can be positive, negative, or zero depending on the direction of the force relative to the displacement.

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What is the formula for calculating work?

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Work (W) = Force (F) × Distance (d) × cos(θ), where θ is the angle between the force and the direction of motion.

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What is power in physics?

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Power is the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred over time.

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What is the formula for calculating power?

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Power (P) = Work (W) / Time (t).

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion, calculated as KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration, commonly gravitational potential energy, calculated as PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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What is the work-energy principle?

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The work-energy principle states that the work done on an object is equal to the change in its kinetic energy.

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What is the difference between conservative and non-conservative forces?

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Conservative forces (like gravity) do not dissipate energy and have potential energy associated with them, while non-conservative forces (like friction) do dissipate energy.

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What is an example of work being done?

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Lifting a box is an example of work being done because a force is applied in the direction of the displacement.