work done by a force

Cards (10)

  • What is the definition of work done?
    Energy transferred from one store to another
  • What are the two types of work discussed in the video?
    • Mechanical work: using a force to move an object
    • Electrical work: current transferring energy
  • How do you calculate work done?
    Work done = force × distance
  • What is the speed of the car before braking?
    20 m/s
  • What happens to the kinetic energy of the car when the brakes are applied?
    Transferred to thermal energy in the brakes
  • What force is applied to the brakes of the car?
    2,000 Newtons
  • What distance does the car travel while braking?
    20 meters
  • How do you calculate the work done when braking?
    Work done = force × distance
  • What is the work done when the car brakes?
    40,000 Joules
  • What are the key points about work done discussed in the video?
    • Work done is energy transfer.
    • Mechanical work involves force and movement.
    • Work done can be calculated using the formula.
    • Examples include a dog pulling a sledge and a car braking.