Power, Energy, Work: Definitions and Formulas
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What is the definition of power?

  • The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred. (correct)
  • The displacement of an object.
  • The total energy possessed by an object.
  • The force acting on an object.

What is the standard unit of power?

  • Joule (J)
  • Meter (m)
  • Newton (N)
  • Watt (W) (correct)

What is the formula to calculate power (P) when work (W) and time (t) are known?

  • $P = W / t$ (correct)
  • $P = W + t$
  • $P = W * t$
  • $P = t / W$

In the context of work done, what does 'θ' represent in the formula $W = F * d * cos(θ)$?

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

What is the unit of work?

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

What is energy?

<p>The capacity to do work. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for kinetic energy (KE)?

<p>$KE = 1/2 * m * v^2$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does efficiency measure?

<p>The ratio of useful power output to the total power input. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE)?

<p>$GPE = m * g * h$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If force and velocity are known, which formula is used to calculate the power?

<p>$P = F * v$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Power

The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, measured in watts (W).

P = W / t

The formula for power when work done and time are known: Power equals work divided by time.

P = F * v

The formula for power when force and velocity are known: Power equals Force multiplied by velocity.

Work

Work done when a force causes displacement of an object, measured in joules (J).

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Work Formula

W = F * d * cos(θ). Work equals force times displacement times the cosine of the angle between them.

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Energy

The capacity to do work, measured in joules (J). Exists in various forms such as kinetic and potential.

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Kinetic Energy

The energy an object has due to its motion, defined as KE = 1/2 * m * v^2.

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Potential Energy

Energy stored due to an object's position or condition, like height in gravitational potential energy (GPE).

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Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE)

GPE = m * g * h. Gravitational potential energy equals mass times gravity times height.

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Efficiency (η)

The ratio of useful power output to the total power input, often expressed as a percentage.

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Explore the definitions, units, and formulas for power, work, and energy. Understand the relationships between these concepts and how to calculate them. Key formulas for kinetic and potential energy are covered.

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