Work due to the Force of Gravity on an Incline by Billy

Billy presents a video on the work equation, focusing on the work done by gravity as a block moves from compressing a spring to its maximum height on an incline. The video is a continuation of a previous one and explains how to calculate the work done by gravity on both level and inclined surfaces. The analysis involves understanding the angles between the force of gravity and displacement, and calculating the work done using these angles. The video concludes with a calculation of the work done by gravity, resulting in -4.4 millijoules.

What is the primary focus of this video tutorial?

• Studying spring mechanics

• Learning about friction

• Understanding the work equation

• Reviewing the conservation of energy

Why does gravity do zero work on the block on a level surface?

• The block is not moving

• The force of gravity is zero

• The angle between force and displacement is 90 degrees

• The displacement is zero

On an incline, what is the angle used to calculate the work done by gravity?

• 25 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 115 degrees

• 65 degrees

How is the work done by gravity on the incline expressed in millijoules?

• 0.0044 millijoules

• -0.0044 millijoules

• 4.4 millijoules

• -4.4 millijoules

What is the significance of the angle 115 degrees in the context of this video?

• It is the angle of the level surface

• It is the angle of the spring compression

• It is the angle between the force of gravity and displacement on the incline

• It is the angle of the incline