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Work Done by Force on an Object Quiz

Test your understanding of work done by forces on an object based on free-body diagrams. Calculate the work done by a 10-N force pushing a block across a friction-free surface for a given displacement.

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

0 degrees

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

At right angles

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

Joule (J)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Joule</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Joule</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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