5 Questions
Which of the following statements about work in physics is correct?
Work is the energy transferred to or from an object via the application of force along a displacement.
When does a force do positive work on an object?
When the force is applied in the same direction as the displacement of the object.
When does a force do negative work on an object?
When the force is applied in the opposite direction as the displacement of the object.
What is the work done by the gravitational force on a ball as it falls?
$ ext{Work} = ext{Weight} imes ext{Distance}$
What is the work done by the gravitational force on a ball thrown upwards?
$ ext{Work} = ext{Weight} imes ext{Time}$
Test your knowledge of work and force in physics with this quiz! Challenge yourself with questions about calculating work, identifying positive and negative work, and understanding the relationship between force and displacement.
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