Work Done by Force on an Object Quiz

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In Scenario A, what is the angle between the force vector and the displacement vector?

  • 45 degrees
  • 90 degrees
  • 180 degrees
  • 0 degrees (correct)

In Scenario C, how are the force vector and the displacement vector oriented relative to each other?

  • At right angles (correct)
  • Opposite directions
  • Perpendicular
  • Parallel

What is the unit of work used to calculate force causing a displacement of one meter?

  • Newton (N)
  • Joule (J) (correct)
  • Ohm (Ω)
  • Watt (W)

If a vertical force causes a horizontal displacement, does it do work on the object?

<p>No, it does not do any work (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When multiple forces act upon an object, what can be said about the total work done by all forces?

<p>It can be the sum of individual works done by each force (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a force acts leftward and displacement is rightward, what is the angle between the force vector and the displacement vector?

<p>-90 degrees (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which force is doing work on the block in the first example?

<p>Applied force (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the second example, why is no work done on the object?

<p>There is no friction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a free-body diagram, what does the length of an arrow represent?

<p>Magnitude of the force (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of work in the International System of Units (SI)?

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

If a force is applied to an object but it does not cause any displacement, what can be said about the work done by that force?

<p>Zero work (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a force is applied at an angle to the direction of displacement, what affects the work done by that force?

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

What does a free-body diagram depict?

<p>Type and direction of all the forces acting upon an object (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When calculating work done by a force, what is the formula used?

<p>$W = F \times d \times \cos(\theta)$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the given example, how much work was done by the applied 10-N force?

<p>5 Joules (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of work in the International System of Units (SI)?

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

When multiple forces act on an object, what should be considered when calculating work done?

<p>Angle between each force and displacement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the given example with a frictional force, what was the amount of work done by the frictional force?

<p>-50 Joules (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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