Work Done & Energy Transfer (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards

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Condition for work to be done

A force moves an object through a distance

Work done equals...

Energy transferred

Work only done when movement is in direction of...

The force

Formula for work done

W=F×sW = F \times s

Unit of work done

Joules (J)

1 joule equals...

1 newton-metre

Work against what when moving object horizontally?

Friction

Effect of working against friction on object

Object heats up

Work against what when lifting an object?

Gravity

What increases when lifting an object?

Gravitational potential energy

Formula for work done when lifting

Ep=m×g×hE_p = m \times g \times h

Lifting force equals what at constant speed?

Weight (F=mgF = mg)

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