5 Questions
Which one of the following statements about work in physics is correct?
Work is the energy transferred to an object via the application of force along a displacement.
If a ball is thrown upwards, what is the work done by the gravitational force?
Negative
What is the work done by the gravitational force on a ball as it falls?
Positive
When does a force do negative work?
When the force has a component opposite to the direction of the displacement.
What is the simplest form of work for a constant force aligned with the direction of motion?
Work = force × distance
Test your knowledge on the concept of work in physics and how it is calculated using force and displacement. This quiz will assess your understanding of positive and negative work, as well as the relationship between force and distance traveled.
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