Work Flashcards
What is work conceptually?
Work appears when a force moves an object from one point to another. In other words, this is manifested when a force applied to something, moves that thing.
Equation for work when the force is constant?
W = |F||d|cos(theta)
Work with respect to dot product?
It is the integral of the dot product between the net force applied and the distance traveled.
What is the S.I. Units for work?
Joules (as in energy)
What is kinetic energy equal to and what is the relationship of this and work?
KE = (1/2)mv^2
W = Delta KE (change in kinetic energy)
When is work positive or negative?
It is positive when the applied force is in the direction of the displacement and negative otherwise