Physics Chapter 11: Work, Energy, and Power
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Why do living beings and machines need energy?

  • To prevent overheating of the body or machine
  • To slow down the metabolic rate
  • To conserve energy for later use
  • To perform life processes and activities (correct)

What is the relationship between work, energy, and power?

  • They are unrelated concepts
  • Work is the same as energy, while power is the rate of doing work (correct)
  • Power is the amount of energy stored in an object
  • Work is only related to human activities, while energy is a scientific concept

Why do some engines require fuel like petrol and diesel?

  • To release energy that can be converted into useful work (correct)
  • To make the engine look more attractive
  • To add weight to the engine for stability
  • To keep the engine cool during operation

Why are strenuous activities by living beings or animals more energy-consuming?

<p>Because strenuous activities involve more force and motion, requiring more energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the scientific definition of work, which scenario describes doing work?

<p>Climbing up a tall tree to see the landscape (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of science, why is pushing a huge rock that does not move not considered as doing work?

<p>There is no displacement of the rock (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities is considered work in day-to-day life but may not involve work according to science?

<p>Humming a tune (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the concept of 'work' in science and everyday life?

<p>'Work' is defined differently in science and everyday life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might climbing up the steps of a staircase be considered as doing work according to science?

<p>It involves physical effort (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity would most likely be classified as 'work' based on both scientific and day-to-day life definitions?

<p>Pushing a car that ran out of fuel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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