Physics Work Flashcards
Joule
The work dome when a force of 1N moves a body through the displacement of 1m in the direction of the force
Work
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
Energy
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
Kinetic energy
Energy of a body due to it’s motion
1/2mv(2)
Potential energy
Energy of a body due to it’s position in a force fiekd
Mgh
Sound energy
Any source of sound is an object in vibration , as sound travels through a substance vibrations pass from molecule to molecule in the substance
Principle of conservation of energy
Energy cannot be created or destroyed , it can only be converted from one form to another
Relationship of potential & kinetic energy
Loss in potential energy = gain in kinetic energy (and reverse)
1/2mv(2) = mgh
Power
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)