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4. Mechanics and materials
4.7 Work, energy, and power
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The law of conservation of energy states that energy can be created but not destroyed.
False
What is the formula for kinetic energy?
K
E
=
KE =
K
E
=
1
2
m
v
2
\frac{1}{2}mv^{2}
2
1
m
v
2
Work in physics is the transfer of energy when a force causes a
displacement
Energy is the ability to do work or cause
change
Match the energy form with its description:
Potential Energy ↔️ Stored energy due to position
Chemical Energy ↔️ Energy stored in chemical bonds
Nuclear Energy ↔️ Energy from nuclear reactions
What happens to kinetic energy when an object slows down?
Converts to thermal energy
Match the energy form with its description:
Kinetic Energy ↔️ Energy of motion
Potential Energy ↔️ Stored energy due to position
Thermal Energy ↔️ Energy from heat
What type of energy is produced in a nuclear power plant?
Nuclear energy
What is the definition of power in physics?
Rate of energy transfer
What is the formula for work in physics?
W = F \cdot d \cos \theta</latex>
Energy forms can be converted into one another without loss of total energy in a closed system
True
What does the law of conservation of energy state?
Total energy remains constant
The energy of motion is called
kinetic
energy.
How is power defined in physics?
Rate of energy transfer
One watt is equivalent to one joule per
second
.
True
What is the definition of work in physics?
Energy transfer by force
What does the law of conservation of energy state about the total energy in a closed system?
Remains constant
What is the formula for potential energy?
U
=
U =
U
=
m
g
h
mgh
m
g
h
Energy conversion in a closed system results in a net increase in total energy.
False
What is power in physics defined as?
Rate of energy transfer
If a machine lifts a 500 kg object 10 meters in 25 seconds, what is the work done?
49
,
000
J
49,000 \text{ J}
49
,
000
J
What is the formula for calculating work when the force and displacement are at an angle?
W
=
W =
W
=
F
d
cos
θ
Fd\cos\theta
F
d
cos
θ
The kinetic energy of a 2 kg object moving at 3 m/s is
9
J
9 \text{ J}
9
J
Potential energy is the stored energy an object possesses due to its
position
What is work in physics defined as?
Transfer of energy
What is power in physics defined as?
Rate of energy transfer
Potential energy is calculated using the formula
P
E
=
PE =
PE
=
m
g
h
mgh
m
g
h
True
Match the key concept with its definition:
Work ↔️ Transfer of energy when a force causes displacement
Force ↔️ Push or pull acting on an object
What is kinetic energy defined as?
Energy of motion
The law of conservation of energy states that the total energy in a closed system remains
constant
What type of energy is produced when a car slows down due to friction?
Thermal energy
The law of conservation of energy states that the total energy in a closed system remains
constant
Order the following energy conversion examples from start to finish:
1️⃣ Chemical energy in fuel is burned
2️⃣ Thermal energy is produced
3️⃣ Electrical energy is generated
4️⃣ Kinetic energy powers a motor
One watt is equal to one joule per
second
True
Work is measured in
joules
True
What happens to the kinetic energy of a car as it slows down?
Converts to thermal energy
Kinetic energy is converted to thermal energy through
friction
in a slowing car.
True
What type of energy does a compressed spring have?
Potential energy
Power is measured in
watts
.
What is the formula to calculate work done when a force acts at an angle?
W
=
W =
W
=
F
d
cos
θ
Fd\cos\theta
F
d
cos
θ
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