Work Done & Energy Transfer (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes

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What is work done?

When a force moves an object a distance

What does work done by a force equal?

The energy transferred

What is the formula for work done?

W=F×sW = F \times s

What is the unit for measuring work done?

Joules (J)

What does 1 joule equal?

1 newton-metre

A force of 100 N pushes an object 3 m horizontally. What is the work done?

300 J

When pushing something along the ground, what are you doing work against?

Friction

What form of energy is produced when doing work against friction?

Thermal energy

When you lift something up, what are you doing work against?

Gravity

What does lifting an object increase?

Gravitational potential energy

What is the formula for work done when lifting objects?

W=m×g×hW = m \times g \times h

A 20 kg box is lifted 1.5 m vertically. What is the work done? (Use g=10g = 10 N/kg)

300 J

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