IB Physics SL A.3.2 Work as Energy Transfer Question Bank
Practise linking force, displacement and energy transfer to calculate work, read force–distance graphs and explain frictional losses.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Course
- Physics SL
- Level
- SL
Exam points
- Use the force–displacement graph area to determine work done and identify energy dissipated by friction.
- Decide whether work is done by checking the force component parallel to displacement and the energy transferred.
A.3.2—Work as energy transfer question 1
[Maximum number: 2]
This question is in two parts. Part 1 is about the motion of a ship. Part 2 is about melting ice.
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 =Fscosθ;
with each symbol defined;
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