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Work, Power, Energy

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the units for Work?

a)

Joules (J) or Newton (N)

b)

Joules (J) or Newton.meters (N.m)

c)

Pascal (P) or Newton (N)

d)

Pascal (P) or Joules (J)

2.

 When a force (F) is applied to an object and causes the location of the point of application to displace in space (Δd). Therefore, what is the formula for Work?

a)

W   =  F / Δd

b)

W   =  F x Δd

c)

W   =  Δd - F

d)

W   =  F x distance

3.

A force of 1500 N is applied during the drive off from a sprint start. The centre of mass moves a distance 0.4 m. What work is done?

a)

1200 J

b)

1500 J

c)

3750 J

d)

600 J

4.

Energy is the capacity to do work. There are different forms of energy. What is the example of Potential Energy?

a)

Holding a weight above the head

b)

Speed of sprint runner

c)

Stretching spring weights

d)

Holding a weight below the head

5.

Power is defined as...

a)

the capacity to do work

b)

the location of the point of application to displace in space

c)

no energy change then total mechanical energy remains constant

d)

the rate at which work is being done

6.

= ½ m · v2

describes which type of energy?

a)

potential energy

b)

linear kinetic energy

c)

elastic energy

d)

strain energy

7.

ES = ½ k · Δx2

The above is the formula for Elastic Energy. What is an example of an elastic energy?

a)

holding a weight above the head

b)

speed of sprint runner

c)

stretching spring weights

d)

holding a weight above the head

8.

i.Calculate the potential energy of an athlete of 73kg that is 1.5m above the ground.

a)

3630 J

b)

1074.2 J

c)

1045.4 J

d)

7300 J

9.

A long jumper with a mass of 60 kg approaches the take-off board with a velocity of 11m.s-1. What is their linear kinetic energy?

a)

3630 J

b)

1047.2 J

c)

1045.4 J

d)

3330 J

10.

Will work done be easier or harder for a weight lifter with a shorter stature?

a)

easier

b)

harder