3. Work, Energy, and Power
Work — Quiz
Test your understanding of work with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
In physics, what is the best definition of work when a force causes an object to move?
Question 2
A student pushes a box forward with a force of $10\,\text{N}$ for a distance of $3\,\text{m}$ in the same direction as the motion. How much work is done by the student on the box?
Question 3
Which situation involves zero work done by the applied force on an object?
Question 4
A force of $8\,\text{N}$ acts on an object, but the object moves $4\,\text{m}$ perpendicular to the force. What is the work done by the force?
Question 5
What is the SI unit of work?