Chapter 5 Work and Energy
Chapter 5 Work and Energy
Honors Physics
Terms
In science, certain terms
have meanings that are
different from common
usage.
Work, Energy and Power are
three of them.
Work
– Objectives:
– 1. Recognize the difference between the
scientific and ordinary definitions of work.
– 2. Define work by relating it to force and
displacement.
– 3. Identify where work is being
performed in a variety of situations.
– 4. Calculate the net work done when
many forces are applied to an object.
Work
For the purposes of this
class:
Work is not where you go to
after school. Work doesn’t
mean sweat. Work doesn’t
equal a paycheck.
Scientific Work
Work is force x distance x cos
W = F·d·cos
Note that no Work is done by a
force at 90° to the direction of
motion, cos = 0.
If work is done in the direction of
motion then cos = 1.
Work requires some movement.
Signs of Work
Units are N·m or Joules, J.
Force applied on the object
that results in a displacement
in the same direction is
positive, +W.
The opposite results in –W.
The area under a Force vs
Displacement graph = Work.
When is work done?
– Work is not done on an object unless
the object is moved through the
application of a force.
– If you balance your Physics book above
on your head for 5 hours, not only will
you not learn any Physics through
osmosis, but no work will be done on
the book because it does not move.
When is work done?
– If more than one force is acting on an
object, the net work can be found by
first finding the net force.
– Wnet=Fnetd cosθ