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Work and Power. Chapter 5 Section 1. Work. Work – transfer of energy that occurs when a force makes an object move. Work. Work – transfer of energy that occurs when a force makes an object move For work to occur, an object must move.
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Work and Power Chapter 5 Section 1
Work • Work – transfer of energy that occurs when a force makes an object move
Work • Work – transfer of energy that occurs when a force makes an object move • For work to occur, an object must move. • The motion of the object must be in the same direction as the applied force on the object.
Work and Energy • Work and energy are related!!! • When work is done, a transfer of energy must always occur.
Work • Work is done on an object only when a force is being applied to the object and the object moves.
Calculating Work • Work is equal to the force (in newtons) times the distance (in meters) • Work = Force x distance • W = Fd
Example Problem: • You push a refrigerator with a force of 100 N. If you move the refrigerator a distance of 5 meters, how much work do you do?
Example Problem: • You push a refrigerator with a force of 100 N. If you move the refrigerator a distance of 5 meters, how much work do you do? • Step 1 Identify known and unknown values • F = 100 N • d = 5 m • W = ???
Example Problem: • You push a refrigerator with a force of 100 N. If you move the refrigerator a distance of 5 meters, how much work do you do? • Step 2 Solve the problem • W = Fd • W = (100 N) (5 m) • W = 500 J
Power • Power – the amount of work done in a certain amount of time; rate at which work is done • Calculating power – power equals work divided by time • Power is measured in watts (W)
Example Problem: • You do 900 Joules of work in pushing a sofa. If it took 5 seconds to move the sofa, what was your power?
Example Problem: • You do 900 Joules of work in pushing a sofa. If it took 5 seconds to move the sofa, what was your power? • Step 1 Identify the known and unknown values • W = 900 J • t = 5 s • P = ???
Example Problem: • You do 900 Joules of work in pushing a sofa. If it took 5 seconds to move the sofa, what was your power? • Step 2 Solve the problem • P = __W__ = __900 J__ = 180 Wt 5 s