The product of force and the displacement of a body in the direction of the force
The capacity to do work
SI Unit
Joule (J) (expressed as Newton × metre)
Joule (J)
Mathematical Formula
Work = Force × Displacement
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Effect on a Body
When work is done by a body, its energy decreases; when work is done on a body, its energy increases
Spent by a body while doing work; must be gained to do more work
Mechanical Energy: Kinetic Energy vs. Potential Energy
Point of Comparison
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
Definition
The energy possessed by an object by virtue of its motion
The energy stored in an object by virtue of its position above the ground or a change in shape
Greek Word Origin
Comes from" “kinesis”, which means motion
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Equivalence to Work
Equal to the work done in bringing" the body to a state of motion
Equal to the work done in bringing the body to its current position of rest
Primary Influencing Factors
• Mass of the object: Greater mass results in greater kinetic energy• Speed of the object: Faster speed results in greater kinetic energy
• Mass of the object: Greater mass at the same height results in greater potential energy• Height above the ground: Higher elevation results in greater potential energy• Deformation: Increases as the object is stretched or compressed more
Key Examples
• A moving carrom striker• Rotating blades of a mixer grinder
• A child sitting on top of a slide• Water stored in a dam• A stone lifted to a height• A stretched rubber band
Units of Energy: Joule vs. Calorie
Point of Comparison
Joule (J)
Calorie (cal)
Type of Unit
SI unit of work and energy
Common unit of energy
Definition
The work done when a force of 1 N displaces a body through a distance of 1 m in the direction of the force
The amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1°C
Mathematical Relationship
1 J = 1 N × 1 m
1 calorie = 4.186 joules or 4.2 joules (approximately)