Work Flashcards
1
Q
transfer of energy that occurs when a force makes and object move
A
work
2
Q
for work to be done, something has to _______ and the motion must be be the same ________ as force
A
move and direction
3
Q
when work is done, a transfer of _________ always occurs
A
energy
4
Q
how can you calculate work?
A
work=force x distance
work (joules)= force (newtons) x distance (meters)
5
Q
the rate of at which work is done
A
power
6
Q
how can you calculate power
A
power= work/time
power (watts)= work (joules)/time (s)
