Please make flashcards of the topic 6 in Physics IGSCE curriculam
(20 cards)
What is the formula for calculating work done?
Work done = Force x Distance x cos(θ)
True or False: Power is the rate at which work is done.
True
Fill in the blank: The unit of power is ______.
Watt
What is the relationship between kinetic energy and mass?
Kinetic energy = 0.5 x mass x velocity^2
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a form of energy? A) Heat B) Light C) Sound D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What does the law of conservation of energy state?
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
True or False: Potential energy is energy stored due to an object’s position.
True
Fill in the blank: The gravitational potential energy is given by the formula ______.
Potential Energy = mass x gravitational field strength x height
What is the SI unit of energy?
Joule
Multiple Choice: Which type of energy is associated with the motion of an object? A) Potential B) Kinetic C) Thermal D) Nuclear
B) Kinetic
What is the formula for calculating the efficiency of a machine?
Efficiency = (Useful output energy / Total input energy) x 100%
True or False: A machine can create energy.
False
Fill in the blank: The energy stored in a compressed spring is called ______ energy.
Elastic
What is the principle of moments?
For an object in equilibrium, the sum of clockwise moments about a pivot equals the sum of anticlockwise moments.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a form of mechanical energy? A) Kinetic B) Potential C) Thermal D) Elastic
C) Thermal
What is the formula for gravitational potential energy near the Earth’s surface?
Potential Energy = mass x 9.81 m/s² x height
True or False: Work done can be negative.
True
Fill in the blank: The total mechanical energy of an object is the sum of its ______ and ______ energy.
kinetic; potential
What type of energy is associated with temperature?
Thermal energy
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of energy transformation? A) A battery powering a flashlight B) A rock falling from a height C) A pendulum swinging D) All of the above
D) All of the above