Work It Out: Physics Fun!

What is the definition of work in physics?

• The amount of effort it takes to get out of bed on a Monday.

• The product of force and the distance over which it is applied.

• The energy required to watch a full season of a TV show in one sitting.

• The force of gravity on a lazy cat.

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What is the formula for calculating work?

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What are the units of work in the International System of Units (SI)?

• Joules

• Newtons

• Meters

• Kilograms

If a force of 10 N is applied to move an object 5 meters, how much work is done?

• 50 Joules

• 5 Joules

• 15 Joules

• 500 Joules

Which of the following scenarios involves work being done?

• Holding a heavy box without moving.

• Pushing a car that doesn't move.

• Lifting a book from the floor to a table.

• Staring at a math problem hoping it solves itself.

If you apply a force of 20 N to move a shopping cart 3 meters, how much work have you done?

• 60 Joules

• 23 Joules

• 6 Joules

• 600 Joules

What happens to the work done if the distance is doubled while the force remains constant?

• Work is halved.

• Work is doubled.

• Work remains the same.

• Work is quadrupled.

If no distance is covered, what is the work done regardless of the force applied?

• Zero

• Equal to the force applied

• Infinite

• Equal to the distance

Which of the following is NOT a unit of work?

• Joule

• Erg

• Watt

• Foot-pound

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If a force of 15 N is applied at an angle of 90 degrees to the direction of motion, what is the work done?

• 15 Joules

• 0 Joules

• 90 Joules

• 150 Joules

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