What is Work in physics?
Work, Energy, and Power

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Work is defined as the product of the force applied to an object and the distance over which that force is applied, in the direction of the force. It is calculated using the formula: Work = Force x Distance x cos(θ), where θ is the angle between the force and the direction of motion.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the formula for calculating Power?
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Power is defined as the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred. It is calculated using the formula: Power = Work / Time.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between Work and Energy?
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Work is the process of energy transfer to or from an object via the application of force along a displacement. Energy is the capacity to do work.
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What is Kinetic Energy?
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Kinetic Energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion. It is calculated using the formula: KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.
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What is Potential Energy?
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Potential Energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration. For gravitational potential energy, it is calculated using the formula: PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?
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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another. The total energy in a closed system remains constant.
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What is Mechanical Energy?
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Mechanical Energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in an object that is used to do work. It is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.
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