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(c) Work and power

Syllabus
2024
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4.11 Work done equation

Know and use work done = force × distance moved in the force direction, W = Fd.

4.12 Work and energy transfer

Know that work done is equal to energy transferred

4.13 Gravitational potential energy

Know and use gravitational potential energy = mass × gravitational field strength × height, GPE = mgh.

4.14 Kinetic energy equation

Know and use kinetic energy = ½ × mass × speed², KE = ½mv².

4.15 Energy conservation links

Understand how conservation of energy produces a link between gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy and work

4.16 Power

Describe power as the rate of transfer of energy or the rate of doing work

4.17 Power equation

Use power = work done (energy transferred) ÷ time taken, P = W/t.

Objective notes

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