Work Power and Energy Flashcard

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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. It is measured in joules (J).

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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. It is measured in watts (W), where 1 watt = 1 joule/second.

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What is the relationship between Work and Energy?

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Work done on an object results in a change in energy of that object. Energy can be transferred through work.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy (KE) is the energy of an object 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 (PE) 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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How do you calculate the gravitational potential energy of an object?

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Gravitational Potential Energy (PE) = mass (m) × gravitational acceleration (g) × height (h).

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What is the unit of Work?

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The unit of Work is the joule (J), which is equivalent to one newton-meter (N·m).

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What is the significance of the angle in the Work formula?

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The angle (θ) in the Work formula determines how much of the applied force contributes to the work done. If θ = 0°, all the force contributes to work; if θ = 90°, no work is done.

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What is the Work-Energy Theorem?

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