Work done and energy transfer Practice Questions
Question 1
Q1 (2 marks)
Define work done and state its unit.
Question 2
Q2 (3 marks)
A 5kg ball is thrown vertically upwards with an initial velocity of 10m/s. Calculate the maximum height reached by the ball. (Neglect air resistance)
Question 3
Q3 (2 marks)
State the law of conservation of energy.
Question 4
Q4 (3 marks)
A car accelerates from rest to a velocity of 20m/s in 5 seconds. If the car has a mass of 1000kg, calculate the power developed by the engine.
Question 5
Q5 (2 marks)
Explain why a bouncing ball loses height each time it bounces.
Question 6
Q6 (3 marks)
A crane lifts a 200kg mass through a height of 10m. Calculate the work done by the crane.
Question 7
Q7 (2 marks)
State the types of energy that can be stored in a spring.
Question 8
Q8 (3 marks)
A hydroelectric dam generates electricity by converting gravitational potential energy into electrical energy. Explain how.
Question 9
Q9 (2 marks)
Explain the concept of energy efficiency and give an example.
Question 10
Q10 (3 marks)
A 100W light bulb is used for 5 hours. Calculate the energy transferred to the surroundings by the light bulb.