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Explain that work done on an object can increase its kinetic energy store.
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Work done and energy transfer
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Work done by a force
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Explain that work done on an object can increase its kinetic energy store
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- You need to be able to explain that work done on an object can increase its kinetic energy store.
- The key ideas to know are work done.
- Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.
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This objective helps connect Work done by a force to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Work done and energy transfer.
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How do you explain work done on an object can increase its kinetic energy store?
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In Physics, this page helps you answer questions about work done on an object can increase its kinetic energy store within Work done and energy transfer. Focus on the key process, correct scientific terms, and how the idea links to exam-style questions. Key terms to check are Work Done and Kinetic Energy.
Key terms
- Work Done: The energy transferred when a force moves an object through a distance.
- Kinetic Energy: The energy an object possesses due to its motion, calculated as 0.5 times the mass times the velocity squared.
Common trap
Confusing Work Done and Energy Transfer: Remember that work done is specifically the energy transferred when a force moves an object through a distance. Focus on the context of the force and distance in calculations.
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- Define work done as energy transferred when a force moves an object through a distance.
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- State that one joule is one newton metre.
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- Use the equation work done = force x distance moved along the line of action of the force.
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- Calculate work done from force and distance.
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- Calculate force from work done and distance.
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