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Work and Energy

Karnataka Board · Class 9 · Science

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Card 1Definition of Work

What is the scientific definition of work? When is work said to be done?

Answer

Work is done when: 1. A force acts on an object 2. The object moves/displaces in the direction of force Work = Force × Displacement (W = F × s) Both conditions must be satisfied. If either force is z

Card 2Work Calculation

A porter lifts a 20 kg luggage to a height of 2 m. Calculate the work done. (g = 10 m/s²)

Answer

Given: m = 20 kg, h = 2 m, g = 10 m/s² Force needed = Weight = mg = 20 × 10 = 200 N Displacement = 2 m (upward) Work done = F × s = 200 N × 2 m = 400 J The porter does 400 J of work against gravity

Card 3Scientific vs Common Meaning of Work

Why does a person get tired while holding a heavy bag stationary, even though no work is done scientifically?

Answer

Scientifically, no work is done because displacement = 0. However, the person gets tired because: 1. Muscles continuously contract to balance the weight 2. Energy is spent in maintaining muscle tensio

Card 4Energy Definition

What is energy? Give the relationship between work and energy.

Answer

Energy is the capacity to do work. Key points: • Energy enables objects to do work • Same unit as work (Joule) • When work is done ON an object, it gains energy • When work is done BY an object, it l

Card 5Kinetic Energy

A 5 kg ball is moving at 6 m/s. Calculate its kinetic energy.

Answer

Given: m = 5 kg, v = 6 m/s Formula: KE = ½mv² KE = ½ × 5 × (6)² KE = ½ × 5 × 36 KE = ½ × 180 KE = 90 J The kinetic energy of the ball is 90 J.

Card 6Kinetic Energy Relationship

What happens to the kinetic energy of an object when its velocity is doubled?

Answer

When velocity is doubled: Original KE = ½mv² New KE = ½m(2v)² = ½m(4v²) = 4(½mv²) Result: KE becomes 4 times the original Example: If initial KE = 50 J and velocity doubles, New KE = 4 × 50 = 200 J

Card 7Potential Energy

Define potential energy and give the formula for gravitational potential energy.

Answer

Potential Energy: Energy possessed by an object due to its position or configuration. Gravitational Potential Energy: PE = mgh Where: • m = mass (kg) • g = acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s²) • h

Card 8Potential Energy Calculation

A 2 kg book is placed on a shelf 3 m high. Find its potential energy. (g = 10 m/s²)

Answer

Given: m = 2 kg, h = 3 m, g = 10 m/s² Formula: PE = mgh PE = 2 × 10 × 3 PE = 60 J The potential energy of the book is 60 J. This energy can be converted to kinetic energy if the book falls.

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