work, energy, and power Flashcards

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1
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equation for work (horizontally)

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W=F x d

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2
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equation for work (at an angle)

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W= F x d x cosx

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3
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unit of measurement for work

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Joules (J)

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4
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How can there be force exerted on an object yet no work being done?

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There is no displacement

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5
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if F and d are perpendicular to each other work equals…

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0

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6
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friction with work

A

opposes motion
reduces energy

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7
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kinetic energy

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energy due to motion

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8
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KE equation

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K=1/2mv^2

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9
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kinetic energy can never be…

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negative

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10
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net work done on an object by a net force is equal to…

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change in its KE

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11
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If a car is going 2x faster that the car next to it, it will take ______ times the distance to stop

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4x

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12
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area under the curve of a force vs. displacement is equal to?

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work

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13
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conservative forces

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a force that conserves mechanical energy

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14
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examples of conservative forces

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elastic, gravitational, kinetic

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15
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non-conservative forces

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a force that leads to dissipation of mechanical energy

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16
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examples of non-conservative forces

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friction, air resistance

17
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gravitational potential energy

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stored energy due to location

18
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potential energy belongs to a?

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system

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