WORK, ENERGY, AND ENERGY CONSERVATION Flashcards

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1
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is a scalar product (dot product) of two vectors
force and displacement.

A

Work

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2
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W=

A

Fdcosθ

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3
Q

When is work done positive?

A

Theta between zero to 89 degrees

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3
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When is work done positive?

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Theta between zero to 89 degrees

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4
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When is work done negative?

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Theta between 91 to 180 degrees

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5
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When is work done zero?

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Theta equals 90 degrees

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6
Q

When is work done maximum?

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Theta equals zero or 180 degrees

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7
Q

What happens to work done as the angle increases from 1
degree to 89 degree?

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Work decreases

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8
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Attributed to mas and position.

A

Potential Energy

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9
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Associated with mass and speed

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Kinetic Energy

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10
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If work is done on an object, it causes a change
in

A

kinetic energy

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11
Q

Positive work causes kinetic
energy to

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increase

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12
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Negative work causes kinetic
energy to

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decrease

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13
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The work done by causes a
change in gravitational potential energy

A

gravitational force

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14
Q

For a falling object, the gravitational
force and displacement are both

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downward

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15
Q

Even if the work done is positive,
the gravitational PE

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decreases