Work Done & Friction (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards

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Work Done & Friction
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Friction

Force between surfaces in contact trying to move past each other

Direction friction acts

Opposite to motion

Energy used against friction becomes

Heat

Friction effect on temperature

Object and surface temperature increase

Work done

Measurement of energy required to move an object

Work done equation

W=FsW = Fs

Unit of WW (work done)

Joules (J)

Unit of FF (force in work done)

Newtons (N)

Unit of ss (distance in work done)

Metres (m)

Heavier weight, same distance: work done

More work done

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