Work, Power, and Energy in Applied Physics-I

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What is the definition of work in physics?

The dot product of displacement and force

When does a force do negative work?

When the angle between force and displacement is 180°

What are the units of work in the SI system?

Joule

What does the area under a force-displacement curve represent?

<p>The work done by a varying force</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition results in zero work done by a force?

<p>Force and displacement are perpendicular (90°)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines work?

<p>Work is done when there is displacement in the direction of the force</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario is work considered to be negative?

<p>When the force and displacement are in opposite directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of a force-displacement curve?

<p>It provides information about energy transfer</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is kinetic energy best defined?

<p>Energy associated with motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the law of conservation of mechanical energy state?

<p>The sum of kinetic and potential energy is constant in a closed system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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