Phys-Presentation 4.1 Classifying Work and Energy

What is the scientific definition of 'work' in physics?

• The amount of effort put into a task

• The force applied to an object times the distance the object moves in the direction of the force

• The energy required to lift an object

• The time taken to complete a task.

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In the context of physics, when carrying a box across a room, the work done is considered to be ____.

• Maximum

• Zero

• Equal to the weight of the box

• Equal to the distance covered.

Which of the following is an objective related to energy systems?

• Create a computational model to calculate the change in the energy of one component of a system.

• Develop a model to illustrate the energy flow in and out of systems.

• Understand energy as a quantitative property of a system.

• All of the above.

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Energy can be transferred between ______.

• A) systems

• B) models

• C) components

• D) properties

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What is work in the context of physics?

• A) A change in state of a system caused by a force applied along a displacement.

• B) A force applied without causing any displacement.

• C) A displacement without any force applied.

• D) A change in state of a system without any force or displacement.

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Fill in the blank: Work is a change in state of a system caused by a force applied along a ______.

• A) distance

• B) displacement

• C) direction

• D) dimension

What is the formula for calculating work?

• W = F + d + cos(θ)

• W = F · d · sin(θ)

• W = F · d · cos(θ)

• W = F / d · cos(θ)

Fill in the blank: Work equals force times displacement times the ______ of the angle between force and displacement.

• A) sine

• B) cosine

• C) tangent

• D) cotangent

What is the formula for pressure?

• P = F/A

• P = A/F

• P = F*V

• P = V/F

In an isobaric process, work done is given by the formula W = P * ____.

• F

• V

• ΔV

• A

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