Work in Physics
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Which of the following statements about work is true?

  • Work is the product of mass and acceleration.
  • Work is the energy transferred to an object via the application of force.
  • Work is the energy transferred to an object via the application of force along a displacement. (correct)
  • Work is the product of force and time.
  • When does a force do positive work?

  • When it has a component in the direction of displacement. (correct)
  • When it has a component parallel to the direction of displacement.
  • When it has a component opposite to the direction of displacement.
  • When it has a component perpendicular to the direction of displacement.
  • When does a force do negative work?

  • When it has a component parallel to the direction of displacement.
  • When it has a component opposite to the direction of displacement. (correct)
  • When it has a component in the direction of displacement.
  • When it has a component perpendicular to the direction of displacement.
  • Which of the following is an example of positive work being done?

    <p>A ball being held above the ground and then dropped.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of negative work being done?

    <p>A ball being thrown upwards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which planet in the Solar System is made mostly of rock and metal?

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

    Which planets in the Solar System are gas giants?

    <p>Jupiter and Saturn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which planets in the Solar System are ice giants?

    <p>Uranus and Neptune</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main elements that make up the gas giants in the Solar System?

    <p>Hydrogen and helium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main elements that make up the ice giants in the Solar System?

    <p>Water and ammonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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