Work and Power

Front

What is power?

Back

Power is the rate at which work is done.

Front

True or False: The farther you move an object, the more work you do.

Back

True

Front

What is the unit of power?

Back

The unit of power is the watt.

Front

True or False: You do work only when you carry a box after lifting it from the floor to a height of 1m.

Back

False

Front

True or False: The more power you use to move an object, the more work you do.

Back

False

Front

What is work?

Back

Work is done when a force causes an object to move in the direction of the force.

Front

What is the formula for calculating work?

Back

Work = Force x Distance.

Front

What is the relationship between work and energy?

Back

Work is a transfer of energy.

Front

What is the formula for power?

Back

Power = Work / Time.

Front

True or False: If no movement occurs, no work is done, regardless of the force applied.

Back

True