Physics of Work Quiz
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Physics of Work Quiz

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What is the equation for work done by a constant force?

$W = Fd \cos(\theta)$

When does a force do negative work?

When it has a component opposite to the direction of the displacement

What is the work done by the gravitational force when a ball is thrown upwards?

Negative and equal to the weight multiplied by the displacement in the upwards direction

What happens to the work done by the gravitational force on a ball as it falls towards the ground?

<p>It is positive and equal to the weight of the ball multiplied by the distance to the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the work equation $W = Fd \cos(\theta)$, what does $\theta$ represent?

<p>The angle between the force and the displacement vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the work done by a force when it has a component in the direction of the displacement?

<p>Positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

In its simplest form, work for a constant force aligned with the direction of motion equals the product of:

<p>Force strength and distance traveled</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a force has a component opposite to the direction of the displacement, the work done is:

<p>Negative</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a ball is thrown upwards, the work done by the gravitational force is:

<p>Negative</p> Signup and view all the answers

The work done by the gravitational force on a ball as it falls is equal to:

<p>The weight of the ball multiplied by the distance to the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does a force do negative work?

<p>When it has a component opposite to the direction of the displacement at the point of application</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the work done by the gravitational force when a ball is held above the ground and then dropped?

<p>Positive, equal to the weight of the ball multiplied by the distance to the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the work equation $W = Fd \cos(\theta)$, what does $\theta$ represent?

<p>The angle between the force and the displacement vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the work done by the gravitational force on a ball as it falls towards the ground?

<p>It is positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a constant force aligned with the direction of motion, the work equals:

<p>The product of the force strength and the distance traveled</p> Signup and view all the answers

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