Work and Power in Physics
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Objective
I can calculate work done using the formula Work = Force × Distance.
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Define work in the context of physics and explain how it differs from the everyday meaning of the term.
Calculate the work done when a force of 30 newtons is applied to move an object 4 meters in the direction of the force.
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“A person pushes a shopping cart with a force of 40 newtons for a distance of 3 meters. Calculate the work done on the shopping cart. Show all work. A student pulls a sled with a force of 25 newtons over a distance of 6 meters. Calculate the work done on the sled. Show all work. ”
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