Work and Energy
NIOS · Class 10 · Science & Tech
Quick revision notes for Work and Energy — NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.
Interactive on Super Tutor
Studying Work and Energy? Get the full interactive chapter.
Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan — built for revision notes and more.
1,000+ Class 10 students started this chapter today

Super Tutor has 7+ illustrations like this for Work and Energy alone — flashcards, concept maps, and step-by-step visuals.
See them allKey Topics to Revise
1. Work and its conditions
- Work is done only when force is applied and the body moves through some distance in the direction of the force.
- No work is done if a force is applied but the body does not move.
- No work is done if no force is applied and the body is at rest or moving with constant velocity.
2. Units and relation of work with energy
- The SI unit of work is newton-metre or joule.
- Energy has the same unit as work, joule.
- Energy is the ability to do work.
3. Mechanical energy: potential energy and kinetic energy
- Mechanical energy is the energy a body has because of its position or motion.
- Potential energy is energy possessed by a body raised above the ground.
- Potential energy depends on the weight of the body and its height above the ground.
4. Forms of energy and their examples
- Energy is found in many forms: mechanical, thermal, light, electrical, magnetic, sound, and nuclear.
- Thermal energy gives the sensation of hotness flowing into the body and coldness flowing out.
- Light energy enables us to see things.
Get complete notes with diagrams and examples
Full NotesKey Concepts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in Work and Energy for NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech?
How to score full marks in Work and Energy — NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech?
Sources & Official References
Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.
More resources for Work and Energy
Practice Quiz
Test yourself with a quick quiz
Important Questions
Practice with board exam-style questions
Formula Sheet
All formulas in one place
Chapter Summary
Understand the chapter at a glance
Concept Maps
See how topics connect visually
Study Plan
Step-by-step plan to ace this chapter
Flashcards
Quick-fire cards for active recall
Syllabus
What topics to cover
NCERT Solutions
Every textbook question solved step by step
For serious students
Get the full Work and Energy chapter — for free.
Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan for NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech.