Work, Energy and Power Mastery – Interactive Quiz & Cheatsheet

Boost your understanding of Work, Energy and Power with this engaging quiz and quick-reference guide tailored for exam success

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Work, Energy and Power Cheatsheet & Quiz

Work, Energy and Power Cheatsheet

Cheat Codes & Shortcuts

  • Work Definition: Work is the transfer of energy when a force displaces an object. \( W = F \cdot d \cdot \cos\theta \)
  • Kinetic Energy: Energy due to motion. \( KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 \)
  • Potential Energy (Gravitational): Energy due to position. \( PE = mgh \)
  • Power: Rate of doing work. \( P = \frac{W}{t} \) or \( P = F \cdot v \cdot \cos\theta \)
  • Work-Energy Theorem: Work done equals change in kinetic energy. \( W = \Delta KE \)
  • Conservation of Mechanical Energy: \( KE_i + PE_i = KE_f + PE_f \) (no non-conservative forces).
  • Elastic Potential Energy: Stored in springs. \( PE = \frac{1}{2}kx^2 \)
  • Mechanical Advantage: Ratio of output to input force in machines.
  • Efficiency: Ratio of useful work output to total work input. \( \eta = \frac{W_{\text{out}}}{W_{\text{in}}} \)
  • Momentum and Energy: For elastic collisions, both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved.

Quick Reference Table

Type Formula Description
Work \( W = F \cdot d \cdot \cos\theta \) Work done by a force over a displacement.
Kinetic Energy \( KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 \) Energy of an object in motion.
Potential Energy \( PE = mgh \) Gravitational potential energy due to height.
Power \( P = \frac{W}{t} \) Rate of energy transfer or work done.
Elastic Energy \( PE = \frac{1}{2}kx^2 \) Energy stored in a compressed or stretched spring.
Conservation \( KE_i + PE_i = KE_f + PE_f \) Mechanical energy is conserved without non-conservative forces.

Advice

Identify Forces: Determine all forces acting to calculate work correctly.

Check Units: Ensure consistency (e.g., Joules for energy, Watts for power).

Angle Matters: Use \( \cos\theta \) in work calculations for force-displacement angle.

Energy Conservation: Apply conservation laws when no external work is done.

Verify: Double-check calculations by ensuring energy and power units align.

Work, Energy and Power Quick Tips

  • Work Calculation: Use \( W = F \cdot d \cdot \cos\theta \) for force at an angle.
  • Kinetic Energy: Relate velocity to energy with \( KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 \).
  • Potential Energy: Use \( PE = mgh \) for gravitational systems.
  • Power Efficiency: Calculate power with \( P = \frac{W}{t} \) and check efficiency.
  • Conservation Laws: Apply energy conservation for systems without friction.

Work, Energy and Power Speed Quiz

Test your speed with 5 work, energy, and power questions! You have 30 seconds per question.