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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 calculated using the formula: 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 the unit of work?

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The unit of work is the Joule (J), which is defined as the work done when a force of one newton displaces an object by one meter in the direction of the force.

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If no displacement occurs, what is the work done?

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If there is no displacement, the work done is 0 J, regardless of the amount of force applied.

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What is the relationship between force and work?

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Work is directly related to the force applied; if the force is greater, the work done is greater, provided the distance moved is the same.

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What does it mean if work is negative?

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Negative work occurs when the force applied is in the opposite direction to the displacement of the object, indicating that energy is being taken out of the system.

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What is gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the force of attraction between two masses. On Earth, it is approximately 9.81 N/kg, which is the acceleration due to gravity.

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How do you calculate the work done against gravity?

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The work done against gravity can be calculated using the formula: Work = m × g × h, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.81 m/s²), and h is the height.

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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 force contributes to the work done. If θ is 0°, all the force contributes to the work; if θ is 90°, no work is done.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion, calculated using the formula: 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 stored energy of an object due to its position or configuration, commonly calculated as PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.