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What formula represents the calculation of work done?
What formula represents the calculation of work done?
Which of the following statements is true about work?
Which of the following statements is true about work?
How is power defined in mechanical and electrical terms?
How is power defined in mechanical and electrical terms?
In the context of electrical power, what is the relationship between watts, volts, and amps?
In the context of electrical power, what is the relationship between watts, volts, and amps?
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How many watts are in one kilowatt?
How many watts are in one kilowatt?
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Study Notes
Work
- Work is done when a force causes an object to move.
- The amount of work done is directly proportional to the force applied and the distance the object moves.
- Work is calculated by multiplying force and distance: Work (W) = Force (F) x Distance (D)
- In the English system, work is measured in foot-pounds (ft/lbs).
- In the metric SI system, work is measured in joules (1 joule = 1 newton x 1 metre).
Power
- Power refers to the rate at which work is done.
- In electrical systems, power is measured in Watts (W).
- For Direct Current (DC): 1 Watt = 1 volt x 1 amp
- Power is calculated by multiplying voltage and current: P = V x I.
- 1 kilowatt (kW) is equal to 1,000 Watts.
- Horsepower is a unit of work, often used to rate electrical motors.
- One horsepower equals 746 Watts.
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Description
Explore the fundamental concepts of work and power in physics. This quiz covers the definitions, calculations, and units used for measuring work and power in both English and metric systems. Test your understanding of how force and distance relate to work and the role of power in these processes.