Work Flashcards
1
Q
It is an action done on an object that displaces the object.
A
Work
2
Q
What is the symbol of work?
A
w
3
Q
Work only has _____.
A
Magnitude
4
Q
What is the formula for work?
A
w = F • distance
5
Q
READ ONLY
A
Without distance, there is no work.
6
Q
What is another formula for work?
A
w = Change in KE
or
w = Final KE - Initial KE
7
Q
What are the two types of work?
A
Negative work and positive work
8
Q
It is performed by a force when the motion of the object is an opposite direction as the force.
A
Negative work
9
Q
The existence of the negative work results to?
A
The slowing down of the object
10
Q
What are the two other formulas that can be derived from the formula of work?
Work = F • distance
A
distance = Work /F
F = Work/distance
