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PIHI SCI EMM Lesson 8
Work and the Motor
8
Science
8th Grade
11/17/2011

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Term

The metric unit of measure for work is the _____________________________?

Definition
Newton-meter (Nm)
Term
The scientific formula for work is?
Definition
Work = Force (F) x Distance (d)
Term
Heat energy that comes from the inside of the earth.
Definition
Geothermal
Term

If a force is applied to an object and the object does not move, how much work has been done?

Definition

None!

An object must move for work to be done.

Term

What force are you working against when you lift the head  of a snowman up and place it on the body?

Definition
Gravity
Term

Alan lifted a 20 N suitcase up and placed it in the back of a truck.  The height of the bed of the truck is .75 meters.

How much work did Alan do?

Feel free to use a calulator.

Definition

15 Nm or 15 J


Work = 20N x .75 m

 

Work = 15 Nm or 15 J

Term
Work involves both force and _____________.
Definition
distance
Term

8 Newton-meters (Nm) is equal to how many Joules(J)?

Definition
8 Joules(J)
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