Energy Loss and Efficiency in Pulley Systems

Energy Loss and Efficiency in Pulley Systems

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explains how Tyger Ted uses pulleys to lift a weight, calculating the work done and potential height achieved. It discusses energy loss due to friction and calculates the efficiency of the system. Suggestions for improving efficiency by reducing friction are provided, emphasizing that no machine is 100% efficient.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the formula used to calculate work done in Tyger Ted's pulley system?

Distance divided by force

Force plus distance

Force divided by distance

Force times distance

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much work is done when Tyger Ted pulls down on 5 meters of rope with a force of 50 Newtons?

350 Joules

300 Joules

250 Joules

200 Joules

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If all energy went into lifting the block, how high would it be raised?

0.3 meters

0.4 meters

0.5 meters

0.6 meters

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of friction in Tyger Ted's pulley system?

Increases the height the block is raised

Decreases the energy available to lift the block

Has no effect on the energy

Increases the energy available to lift the block

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much energy is lost as heat due to friction in the system?

30 Joules

40 Joules

50 Joules

60 Joules

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the actual height the block is raised considering energy loss?

0.5 meters

0.6 meters

0.4 meters

0.3 meters

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is efficiency defined in the context of Tyger Ted's pulley system?

Useful energy output plus total energy input

Useful energy output divided by total energy input

Total energy input divided by useful energy output

Total energy input times useful energy output

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the efficiency of Tyger Ted's pulley system?

85%

75%

80%

70%

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can be done to improve the efficiency of machines with moving parts?

Add more pulleys

Minimize friction and heat loss

Use heavier ropes

Increase the weight of the machine