Physics Work Flashcards

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Joule

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The work dome when a force of 1N moves a body through the displacement of 1m in the direction of the force

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Work

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When a force moves an object through a displacement in the direction of the force , work done equals force by displacement
Unit - J (joule) or Nm

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Energy

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The ability to do work , the amount of energy a body has is equal to the amount of work it can do
Unit- J

Eg potential, kinetic, chemical , nuclear

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Kinetic energy

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Energy of a body due to it’s motion

1/2mv(2)

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Potential energy

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Energy of a body due to it’s position in a force fiekd

Mgh

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Sound energy

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Any source of sound is an object in vibration , as sound travels through a substance vibrations pass from molecule to molecule in the substance

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Principle of conservation of energy

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed , it can only be converted from one form to another

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Relationship of potential & kinetic energy

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Loss in potential energy = gain in kinetic energy (and reverse)
1/2mv(2) = mgh

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Power

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Rate at which work is done or
Rate at which energy is converted from 1 form to another
P = w/t or e/t
Unit = w (watt)

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