In which of these pictures is the woman NOT doing work?
In which of these pictures is the woman NOT doing work?
When something moves in the direction of the force, _____________ is being done
Jeff kicks a soccerball, but it is glued to the ground and does not move.
In which of these pictures is the woman NOT doing work?
When a hammer does work faster than normal, we can say it had an increase in ______________.
The ability to do work or cause a change is...
Four students are each pushing on one side of a box. Mara is pushing to the west, Cindi is pushing to the east, Chris is pushing to the north, and Sammy is pushing to the south.
If the box moves to the east, which student does work on the box?
Match the word to the definition:
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Work | arrow_right_alt | Required for any change to occur (the ability to do work or cause a change) |
Power | arrow_right_alt | A push or a pull |
Force | arrow_right_alt | When something moves in the direction of the force |
Energy | arrow_right_alt | How quickly work is being done |
A person pushes a sled across a flat surface with a constant force of 50 N for a distance of 10 meters. The sled moves at a constant speed.
(1 point for each correct answer and 1 point for each correct citation of evidence)
Analyze the situation and answer the following:
Was energy used in this situation? Why or why not?
Was force applied? How can you tell?
Was work done? Provide evidence to support your answer.
Be sure to cite specific details from the scenario to justify your answers.
Sentence Starters:
1. Energy (was or was not) used. I know this because _______.
2. Force (was or was not) applied. I know this because _______.
3. Work (was or was not) done. I know this because _______.