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GRADE 9 PRACTICE

Physics Problems: Work and Energy, Grade 9

Work, power and conservation of mechanical energy.

9 problems across 2 sub-topics
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Problem #25

Work, power and conservation of energy

What concept does the description correspond to: “The sum of kinetic and potential energy describes the ability of a system to perform mechanical work.”?

Answer options

  1. \text{Mechanical energy}
  2. \text{Work done by a force}
  3. \text{Conservation of mechanical energy}
  4. \text{Point particle}
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Given
\text{Description}
\text{The sum of kinetic and potential energy describes the ability of a system to do mechanical work.}
Find

\text{name concepts}

  1. \text{Let's compare approval with definition}

    Kinetic energy depends on speed; potential energy depends on position or deformation.

  2. \text{Let's formulate conclusion}\text{Concept} = \text{Mechanical energy}

Answer\text{Concept} = \text{Mechanical energy}

Position in this set: 2 from 9

Problem #26

Work, power and conservation of energy

What concept does the description correspond to: “The work of a constant force depends on its module, displacement and the angle between them.”?

Answer options

  1. \text{Work done by a force}
  2. \text{Mechanical energy}
  3. \text{Conservation of mechanical energy}
  4. \text{Point particle}
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Given
\text{Description}
\text{Work done by a constant force depends on its magnitude, the displacement and the angle between them.}
Find

\text{name concepts}

  1. \text{Let's compare approval with definition}

    A force perpendicular to velocity changes the direction of motion but does no mechanical work at that instant.

  2. \text{Let's formulate conclusion}\text{Concept} = \text{Work done by a force}

Answer\text{Concept} = \text{Work done by a force}

Position in this set: 3 from 9

Problem #27

Energy

A ball of mass 2 kg moves at a speed of 6 m/s. Find its kinetic energy.

Answer options

  1. 36\,\text{Дж}
  2. 6\,\text{Дж}
  3. 12\,\text{Дж}
  4. 72\,\text{Дж}
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Given
m
2\,\text{кг}
v
6\,\text{м/с}
Find

E_k

  1. E_k=\frac{mv^2}{2}E_k=\frac{2\cdot6^2}{2}\,\text{Дж}E_k = 36\,\text{Дж}

Answer36\,\text{Дж}

Position in this set: 4 from 9

Problem #112

Work, power and conservation of energy

Force 40 H is directed along the movement 5 m. Find the work done by the force.

Answer options

  1. 200\,\text{Дж}
  2. 400\,\text{Дж}
  3. 100\,\text{Дж}
  4. 600\,\text{Дж}
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Given
F
40\,\text{Н}
S
5\,\text{м}
Find

A

  1. A=FSA=40 \cdot 5A=200\,\text{Дж}

    Force and displacement are co-directed.

Answer200\,\text{Дж}

Position in this set: 5 from 9

Problem #113

Work, power and conservation of energy

Force 60 H is directed along the movement 8 m. Find the work done by the force.

Answer options

  1. 960\,\text{Дж}
  2. 480\,\text{Дж}
  3. 240\,\text{Дж}
  4. 1440\,\text{Дж}
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Given
F
60\,\text{Н}
S
8\,\text{м}
Find

A

  1. A=FSA=60 \cdot 8A=480\,\text{Дж}

    Force and displacement are co-directed.

Answer480\,\text{Дж}

Position in this set: 6 from 9

Problem #114

Work, power and conservation of energy

Load weight 20 kg evenly raised by 6 m for 12 s. Find the useful power at g = 10 N/kg.

Answer options

  1. 200\,\text{Вт}
  2. 100\,\text{Вт}
  3. 50\,\text{Вт}
  4. 300\,\text{Вт}
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Given
m
20\,\text{кг}
h
6\,\text{м}
t
12\,\text{с}
g
10\,\text{Н/кг}
Find

P

  1. A=mghA=20 \cdot 10 \cdot 6A=1200\,\text{Дж}

    Lifting work increases potential energy.

  2. P=\frac{A}{t}P=\frac{1200}{12}P=100\,\text{Вт}

    Power is equal to work per unit time.

Answer100\,\text{Вт}

Position in this set: 7 from 9

Problem #115

Work, power and conservation of energy

Load weight 30 kg evenly raised by 8 m for 20 s. Find the useful power at g = 10 N/kg.

Answer options

  1. 240\,\text{Вт}
  2. 60\,\text{Вт}
  3. 120\,\text{Вт}
  4. 360\,\text{Вт}
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Given
m
30\,\text{кг}
h
8\,\text{м}
t
20\,\text{с}
g
10\,\text{Н/кг}
Find

P

  1. A=mghA=30 \cdot 10 \cdot 8A=2400\,\text{Дж}

    Lifting work increases potential energy.

  2. P=\frac{A}{t}P=\frac{2400}{20}P=120\,\text{Вт}

    Power is equal to work per unit time.

Answer120\,\text{Вт}

Position in this set: 8 from 9

Problem #116

Work, power and conservation of energy

Engine power 500 W works 20 s and transfers the cargo 0{,}6 proportion of energy expended. To what height will he lift a mass of 100 kg? g = 10 N/kg; the initial and final speeds are zero.

Answer options

  1. 12\,\text{м}
  2. 3\,\text{м}
  3. 6\,\text{м}
  4. 18\,\text{м}
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Given
P
500\,\text{Вт}
t
20\,\text{с}
r
0{,}6\,\text{доля}
m
100\,\text{кг}
g
10\,\text{Н/кг}
Find

h

  1. E=PtE=500 \cdot 20E=10000\,\text{Дж}

    We find the energy expended.

  2. A=\eta EA=0{,}6 \cdot 10000A=6000\,\text{Дж}

    We take into account the useful share of energy.

  3. h=\frac{A}{mg}h=\frac{6000}{(100 \cdot 10)}h=6\,\text{м}

    Useful work is equal to the increase in potential energy.

Answer6\,\text{м}

Position in this set: 9 from 9

Problem #117

Work, power and conservation of energy

Engine power 800 W works 30 s and transfers the cargo 0{,}5 proportion of energy expended. To what height will he lift a mass of 150 kg? g = 10 N/kg; the initial and final speeds are zero.

Answer options

  1. 16\,\text{м}
  2. 4\,\text{м}
  3. 24\,\text{м}
  4. 8\,\text{м}
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Given
P
800\,\text{Вт}
t
30\,\text{с}
r
0{,}5\,\text{доля}
m
150\,\text{кг}
g
10\,\text{Н/кг}
Find

h

  1. E=PtE=800 \cdot 30E=24000\,\text{Дж}

    We find the energy expended.

  2. A=\eta EA=0{,}5 \cdot 24000A=12000\,\text{Дж}

    We take into account the useful share of energy.

  3. h=\frac{A}{mg}h=\frac{12000}{(150 \cdot 10)}h=8\,\text{м}

    Useful work is equal to the increase in potential energy.

Answer8\,\text{м}

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