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WORK AND POWER
CONTENT
- Work Done in a Force Field
- Power
- Interchangeability of Work and Energy
- Calculations on Work and Power
Work Done in a Force Field
Definition of Work Done
Work done in Physics is simply defined as the product of force and distance moved in the direction of the force. If work done is w, distance covered is s and force is f, then mathematically,
Work done \(= force \times distance \\ W = f \times s\)
The S.I unit of work done is Joules ( J ). Since unit of force ‘F’ is Newton (N), unit of distance ‘s’ is metre, the unit of work done is also Newton-Metre (Nm). Other units are kilojoules and megajoules. Note: If no distance is covered, work done is zero. Work done is a scalar quantity.
Every object on the earth’s surface is under the influence of the force of gravity. This force pulls the object towards its centre. The earth’s gravitational field is an example of force field.
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FUNMILOLA ATERE
BENITA DAVID
Maryam
David Oyedepo
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