AP Physics 1 The Scientific Definition of Work — practice questions

Explore 1 free The Scientific Definition of Work questions in AP Physics 1 Physics. Open each question or exercise to read its content, reference answers and available explanation.

Practise The Scientific Definition of Work with Quill →

The Scientific Definition of Work questions and exercises with answers

Showing questions 1–1 of 1.

Fix the false claims about workRead the answer and worked solution →

Worked practice questions

Fix the false claims about work

Read exercise and reference answers

Questions

Statement parts
1. A person holding
2. a still briefcase
3. does
4. positive work
Correction
no work at all
Incorrect part
positive work
Statement parts
1. Carrying a case
2. on level ground
3. does work
4. on the case
Correction
does no work
Incorrect part
does work
Statement parts
1. Work equals force
2. times distance
3. times the sine
4. of the angle
Correction
times the cosine
Incorrect part
times the sine
Statement parts
1. Lowering a case
2. into a generator
3. does
4. positive work on it
Correction
negative work on it
Incorrect part
positive work on it

Instructions

Tap the single word or phrase in each line about work that makes it wrong.

_Source: OpenStax College Physics, section 7.1 Work: The Scientific Definition_

Open this exercise →

How to practise

Choose a The Scientific Definition of Work question and try to work out your answer.
Open the question to check the correct answer and read its worked solution.
Continue in the app for bite-sized lessons, explanations and review with Quill. You can start without creating an account.

AP Physics 1 The Scientific Definition of Work — practice questions

The Scientific Definition of Work questions and exercises with answers

Worked practice questions

Fix the false claims about work

How to practise

More Physics topics