Chapter 10 Work and Energy Questions-02

Questions

1. When do we say that work is done?

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Work is done whenever the given conditions are satisfied:

(i) A force acts on the body.

(ii) There is a displacement of the body caused by the applied force along the direction of the applied force.

2. Write an expression for the work done when a force is acting on an object in the direction of its displacement.

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When a force F displaces a body through a distance S in the direction of the applied force, then the work done W on the body is given by the expression:

Work done = Force × Displacement

W=F×s

3. Define 1J of work.

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1J is the amount of work done by a force of 1N on an object that displaces it through a distance of 1m in the direction of the applied force.

4. A pair of bullocks exerts a force of 140N on a plough. The field being ploughed is 15m long. How much work is done in ploughing the length of the field?

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Answer

Work done by the bullocks is given by the expression:

Work done = Force × Displacement

W=F×d

Where,

Applied force, F=140N

Displacement, d=15m



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