Understanding Work in Physics

Understanding Work in Physics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary concept of work in physics?

The amount of time a force is applied

The distance an object travels

The effect of a force on an object

The speed of an object

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When can the formula W = F * D be used?

When force and displacement are in opposite directions

When displacement is zero

When force is variable

When force and displacement are in the same direction

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which scenario does gravity do no work on an object?

When the object moves horizontally

When the object is stationary

When the object is accelerating

When the object is moving vertically

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the angle between force and displacement when work is zero?

0 degrees

45 degrees

90 degrees

180 degrees

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you calculate work when force and displacement are at an angle?

By using the sine of the angle

By using the tangent of the angle

By using the cosine of the angle

By using the secant of the angle

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which component of force contributes to work when force and displacement are at an angle?

The perpendicular component

Neither component

Both components equally

The parallel component

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the angle in the work formula W = F * D * cos(θ)?

It changes the object's mass

It adjusts the force component parallel to displacement

It affects the magnitude of displacement

It determines the direction of force

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