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Work, Energy and Power

ICSE · Class 11 · Physics

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Card 1Work

State the scientific definition of work.

Answer

Work is said to be done only when a body acted upon by a force moves actually through some distance in the direction of the force. If there is no displacement, work is zero.

Card 2Work

Why is no work done when a coolie carries a load on his head and walks on a horizontal platform?

Answer

The force is vertical, but the displacement is horizontal. The angle between force and displacement is 90 degrees, so W = F s cos 90 degrees = 0. The coolie may feel effort, but the mechanical work ag

Card 3Work

A force of 12 N acts on a body and moves it 5 m in the same direction. Find the work done.

Answer

Given: F = 12 N, s = 5 m, theta = 0 degrees Formula: W = F s cos theta Step 1: W = 12 N x 5 m x cos 0 degrees Step 2: W = 60 J Answer: 60 J

Card 4Work

A force of 20 N acts at 60 degrees to the displacement of 4 m. Find the work done.

Answer

Given: F = 20 N, s = 4 m, theta = 60 degrees Formula: W = F s cos theta Step 1: W = 20 N x 4 m x cos 60 degrees Step 2: cos 60 degrees = 1/2 Step 3: W = 20 x 4 x (1/2) J Step 4: W = 40 J Answer: 40 J

Card 5Variable Force

State the work done by a variable force.

Answer

W = integral from x1 to x2 of F(x) dx. The work done is equal to the area under the force-position graph between x1 and x2.

Card 6Variable Force

A variable force F(x) acts along the x-axis from x1 to x2. What does the area under the force-position graph represent?

Answer

The area under the force-position graph represents the work done by the variable force. For a spring or any changing force, this area gives the total work from the initial to final position.

Card 7Units and Dimensions

State the dimensional formula and SI unit of work.

Answer

Dimensional formula of work: [M L^2 T^-2] SI unit: joule (J) Also, 1 joule = 1 newton x 1 metre.

Card 8Units and Dimensions

Convert 3 joule into erg.

Answer

Given: 1 J = 10^7 erg Step 1: 3 J = 3 x 10^7 erg Answer: 3 x 10^7 erg

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