work done & energy transfer

avatar
Created by
Libby Wishart

Cards (5)

  • what does it mean when a force causes an object to move through a distance?
    work is done on the object
  • when does a force do work on an object?
    when the force causes a displacement of the object
  • when is one joule of work done?
    when a force of one newton causes a displacement of one metre
  • 1 joule = ?
    1 newton-metre
  • what does work done against the frictional forces acting on an object cause?
    a rise in the temperature of the object