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Work quiz
work quiz study guide 7th grade
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is work? | The transfer of energy to an object by using a force that causes the object to move in the direction of the force |
| What is the formula for work? | W=f*d |
| What 2 things must happen to do work on an object? | The object moves as a force is applied and the direction of the object's motion is the same as the direction of the force |
| What is the unit for measuring work? | Joules or newton-meter (n*m) |
| What is power? | The rate at which energy is transferred |
| What is the unit for calculating power? | Watts or joules per second (J/s) |
| What is the formula for calculating power? | P=w/t |
| What is Kinetic Energy? | The type of energy a moving object has |
| Is work being done- Holding a heavy dog in place? | No |
| Is work being done- pulling a nail out of wood and the nail is not moving? | No |
| Is work being done- Carrying a backpack across a room? | No |
| Is work being done- Lifting a backpack from the floor to a table? | Yes |
| Is work being done- Walking up stairs? | Yes |
| Is work being done- Hammering a nail into wood? | Yes |