Work, Energy, and Simple Machines
CBSE · Class 9 · Science
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Work, energy, and power are closely connected ideas that explain motion, force, and usefulness of machines. Work is done only when a force causes displacement in its own direction. Energy is the capacity to do work, and it appears in many forms such as kinetic, potential, thermal, light, sound, elec
Key Concepts
Work done by a constant force
Work done by a constant force is the product of force and displacement in the direction of the force: W = F × s. The SI unit is joule. Work is zero if
Energy is the capacity to do
Energy is the capacity to do work. It can be transferred and changed from one form to another. Mechanical energy is one important form because it is c
Work done on an object equals
Work done on an object equals the change in its energy. This relation applies even when the force is not constant, and work can then be found from the
Kinetic energy is the energy possessed
Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its motion. The formula is K = 1/2 mv^2. If velocity doubles, kinetic energy becomes 4 time
Potential energy is stored by
Potential energy is stored by an object due to deformation or by a system due to relative position. Near Earth’s surface, gravitational potential ener
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning of work and its SI unit.
- Distinguish between zero, positive, and negative work.
- Relate work done to change in energy.
- Explain kinetic energy and potential energy with formulas.
- Use the idea of conservation of mechanical energy in simple situations.
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