Physics Work and Energy Concepts

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What type of energy is possessed by an object due to its motion?

  • Potential energy
  • Mechanical energy
  • Kinetic energy (correct)
  • Thermal energy

Which of the following factors contributes to an increase in kinetic energy?

  • Decrease in displacement
  • Increase in mass only
  • Increase in speed only
  • Increase in both mass and speed (correct)

What is the correct formula to calculate the kinetic energy of an object?

  • Ek = 1/2 mv^2 (correct)
  • Ek = mgh
  • Ek = 2mv
  • Ek = mv

Which scenario represents an object with the highest kinetic energy?

<p>A flying aircraft at 150 m/s (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an object’s kinetic energy if its speed is doubled?

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Which object is likely to have the least kinetic energy?

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What effect does a constant force acting on an object have during its displacement?

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If an object of mass 15 kg moves at a velocity of 4 m/s, what is its kinetic energy?

<p>120 J (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the work required to bring an object of mass 1500 kg moving at 60 km/h to rest?

<p>450,000 J (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a force is acting on an object and the displacement is in the opposite direction, what can be said about the work done by the force?

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Is it possible for an object to have zero acceleration while several forces act on it?

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What is the total energy consumed by four devices of power 500 W each over a duration of 10 hours?

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What happens to the kinetic energy of a freely falling object when it stops upon reaching the ground?

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What remains constant during the fall of an object in terms of energy?

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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What is the expression for kinetic energy at a given velocity v?

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In nature, energy conversion can be seen in which of the following processes?

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At what point during an object's fall is the kinetic energy the highest?

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What type of energy conversion is primarily involved in the water cycle?

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What is the potential energy of an object just before it begins to fall, given its height h and mass m?

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What is true about the relationship between potential energy and kinetic energy during an object's free fall?

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What is the formula for potential energy?

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If the mass of an object is 12 kg and its potential energy is 480 J, what is the height of the object?

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What does the law of conservation of energy state?

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If an object of mass 10 kg is located at a height of 6 m, what is its potential energy?

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What is the value of g used for potential energy calculations in this content?

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Why is the kinetic energy of an object initially zero when it is at height h?

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In the principle of conservation of energy, what happens to the total energy during transformation?

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What potential energy does a 12 kg object possess when at a height of 4 m with g = 10 m/s^2?

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What is the relation connecting the final velocity (v), initial velocity (u), acceleration (a), and displacement (s) of an object?

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How do you calculate the work done (W) when accelerating an object from an initial velocity (u) to a final velocity (v)?

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If a car with mass 1500 kg increases its velocity from 30 km/h to 60 km/h, what is the final velocity in m/s?

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What is the initial velocity of the car in meters per second if it is traveling at 30 km/h?

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What does the equation $F = ma$ represent in the context of motion?

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To find the displacement (s) using the formula $s = \frac{v^2 - u^2}{2a}$, what must be known?

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If an object has a kinetic energy of 120 J, which formula correctly relates kinetic energy to mass and velocity?

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What is the purpose of the equation $v^2 - u^2 = 2as$ in motion analysis?

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What is the main reason animals engage in various activities like jumping and running?

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How is 'work' scientifically defined in relation to energy exertion?

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What is one common misconception about 'hard work' in everyday language?

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In which scenario does exertion not qualify as 'work' in scientific terms?

<p>Standing still with a heavy load. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one example of a life process that requires energy?

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Why is understanding work important when discussing life processes?

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Which of the following describes a situation where 'machines' are used?

<p>Assisting in weightlifting and carrying loads. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What common concept is closely related to work in the context of energy?

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Flashcards

Work (Physics)

Work is done when a force causes an object to move in the direction of the force.

Displacement

Displacement is the change in position of an object.

Necessary energy for life processes

Living beings need energy for basic activities (like breathing, movement, thinking, etc.) to survive.

Energy for activities

We need energy for various activities, including playing, studying, and physical activities.

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No work done

Work is not done if there is no displacement in the direction of the force.

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Strenuous activities

Activities that require significant exertion and energy.

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Energy from food

Food provides the energy for all living beings' activities.

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Scientific work

In physics, work is calculated as the force applied multiplied by the distance the object moves in the direction of the force.

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Kinetic Energy

The energy an object possesses due to its motion. The faster the object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What determines the depth of a mark?

The depth of a mark made by a falling object depends on the object's kinetic energy. More kinetic energy results in a deeper mark.

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How does kinetic energy increase?

The kinetic energy of an object directly increases with its speed. Doubling the speed quadruples the kinetic energy.

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Equation for Kinetic Energy

Kinetic energy (Ek) is calculated as half the mass (m) multiplied by the square of the velocity (v): Ek = 1/2 * m * v^2

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What causes velocity change?

A force acting on an object causes its velocity to change (acceleration). This change in velocity is directly related to work done on the object.

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Work done on an object

Work is the energy transferred to an object by a force acting over a distance.

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Kinetic Energy and Work

The kinetic energy of an object equals the work done to change its velocity from rest to a specific speed.

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Velocity change and kinetic energy

If a force does work on an object, it can cause its velocity to change, which directly impacts the object's kinetic energy

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What is the formula for work done?

Work done is calculated by multiplying the force applied by the displacement in the direction of the force. This is represented by the equation: W = F × s, where W is work, F is force, and s is displacement.

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What is the equation for work done in terms of initial and final velocity?

The work done by a force can be calculated using the initial and final velocities of an object. The formula is: W = (1/2) * m * (v^2 - u^2), where W is work, m is mass, v is final velocity, and u is initial velocity.

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How does work relate to kinetic energy?

Work done on an object results in a change in its kinetic energy. The work-energy theorem states that the work done on an object equals the change in its kinetic energy. This equation is represented by: W = ΔKE, where W is work and ΔKE is the change in kinetic energy.

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What is the equation of motion relating initial and final velocity?

The equation of motion relating initial velocity (u), final velocity (v), acceleration (a), and displacement (s) is: v^2 - u^2 = 2as.

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What does the work-energy theorem tell us?

The work-energy theorem states that the net work done on an object equals the change in its kinetic energy.

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What does the equation v^2 - u^2 = 2as tell us?

This equation describes the relationship between the initial velocity (u), final velocity (v), acceleration (a), and displacement (s) for an object moving with uniform acceleration. It allows us to calculate any of these variables if we know the others.

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How is the work-energy theorem useful?

The work-energy theorem provides a powerful tool to analyze the motion of objects. It allows us to relate work done to the change in kinetic energy of an object, offering a simpler way to calculate changes in motion without relying on forces and displacement.

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Potential Energy

The energy an object possesses due to its position or height relative to a reference point.

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Potential Energy Formula

The formula for calculating potential energy is: Potential energy (Ep) = mass (m) × acceleration due to gravity (g) × height (h)

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Work

Work is done when a force causes an object to move a certain distance in the direction of the force.

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Conservation of Energy

The total energy of a system remains constant, even if energy transforms from one form to another.

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Potential Energy to Kinetic Energy

When an object falls, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

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Unit of Energy

The standard unit of energy is the Joule (J).

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Calculating Potential Energy Example

Given mass (m) = 10 kg, acceleration due to gravity (g) = 9.8 m/s², and height (h) = 6 m, the potential energy (Ep) is calculated as: Ep = mgh = 10 kg × 9.8 m/s² × 6 m = 588 J.

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Energy Conversion

The process of changing energy from one form to another, often observed in nature and human activities.

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Total Mechanical Energy

The sum of an object's potential and kinetic energy.

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Free Fall

Motion solely influenced by gravity, where an object accelerates downwards.

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Potential Energy Conversion

When potential energy changes into kinetic energy, like a ball falling and gaining speed.

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Energy Conversion in Nature

Natural processes like photosynthesis, wind, and the water cycle involve energy transformations.

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Work done on an object at rest

The work done on an object to bring it to rest is equal to the object's initial kinetic energy, which is calculated as 1/2 * mass * velocity squared. This work done converts the object's kinetic energy into other forms of energy like heat or sound.

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Work done by a force

Work done by a force acting on an object is positive if the force and displacement are in the same direction, negative if they are in opposite directions, and zero if they are perpendicular.

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Zero acceleration with multiple forces

An object can have zero acceleration even when multiple forces act on it. This happens if the forces are balanced, meaning they cancel each other out.

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Energy conversion in a falling object

When a freely falling object hits the ground, its kinetic energy is converted into other forms of energy, such as heat, sound, and deformation of the object and the ground.

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Calculating energy consumption

To calculate energy consumption, multiply the power of each device by the time it is used and then add the results for all devices.

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Study Notes

Work and Energy

  • Work is different in everyday life and science.
  • Everyday life: any useful physical or mental activity is considered work.
  • Science: work is done only when a force causes an object to move in the direction of the force.
  • Two conditions for work to be done:
    • A force acts on an object
    • The object is displaced.
  • Work is a scalar quantity (only magnitude, no direction).
  • If a force is applied, but the object doesn't move, no work is done.
  • Work is measured in Joules (J). 1 J = 1 Nm.

Kinetic Energy

  • Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.
  • Kinetic energy is directly proportional to the mass and the square of the velocity of an object.
  • Formula: KE = ½mv².
  • KE =(work done)
  • The kinetic energy of an object increases with its speed.

Potential Energy

  • Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration.
  • Gravitational potential energy = mgh where:
    • m = mass
    • g = acceleration due to gravity
    • h = height above some reference point.
  • Potential energy is also associated with stretched or compressed objects (elastic potential energy).

Law of Conservation of Energy

  • Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
  • The sum of potential and kinetic energy of an object remains constant, in the absence of external forces such as air resistance.

Power

  • Power is the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
  • Formula: Power = Work/Time
  • Unit: Watt (W) or Joule per second (J/s).
  • 1 kW = 1000 W
  • 1 kWh = 3.6 x 10⁶ J. (a commercial unit of energy).

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