IB Physics HL A.3.2 Work as Energy Transfer Question Bank

Practise defining work as energy transferred by a force through a displacement, using the force component along the motion.

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Define work as energy transferred by a force through displacement, using the force component along the motion.

[Maximum number: 2]

This question is about the motion of a ship and observing objects from it.

Outline the meaning of work.

work done = force × distance moved;
(distance moved) in direction of force;
or
energy transferred; from one location to another;
or
work done $=F s \cos \theta$ ;
with each symbol defined;

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