Unit 6: Work and Energy
Power Up Your Knowledge - Physics Class 9
Welcome to the Class! (Introduction)
Hello students! In our daily lives, we use the word "Work" for many things, like studying or standing and holding a heavy bag. But in Physics, the meaning of work is very specific. If you push a wall and it doesn't move, Physics says you have done zero work! In this unit, we will learn what actually counts as work and how it is connected to energy.
Energy is the ability to do work. Without energy, nothing in the universe can move or change. We will explore the two main types of mechanical energy: Kinetic Energy (energy of motion) and Potential Energy (energy of position). We will also look at how energy changes from one form to another, like how the chemical energy in your food helps you run and play.
Lastly, we will talk about Power, which is basically how fast you can do work. Whether it's the efficiency of a machine or the solar energy we get from the sun, this chapter covers everything that keeps our world running. I have simplified all the definitions and formulas so you can understand them easily. Let's start the engine!
Detailed Class Discussion: Q&A
Q1: Define Work. When is work said to be done?
Answer: Work is done when a force acts on a body and moves it in the direction of the force.
Formula: $W = F \times S$
Unit: The SI unit of work is Joule (J).
Q2: What is Kinetic Energy? Write its formula.
Answer: The energy possessed by a body due to its motion is called Kinetic Energy.
Formula: $K.E = \frac{1}{2}mv^2$
Q3: Define Potential Energy and give an example.
Answer: The energy possessed by a body due to its position is called Potential Energy.
Example: Water stored in a dam or a stretched bow.
Formula: $P.E = mgh$
Q4: State the Law of Conservation of Energy.
Answer: Energy cannot be created or destroyed. It can only be converted from one form to another. The total energy remains constant.
Q5: What is Power? Write its unit.
Answer: The rate of doing work is called Power.
Formula: $P = \frac{W}{t}$
Unit: The SI unit of power is Watt (W).
Q6: Define Efficiency of a machine.
Answer: Efficiency is the ratio of required form of energy obtained from a system (output) to the energy given to it (input).
Formula: $Efficiency = \frac{Output}{Input} \times 100$
📝 Unit 6: Knowledge Check (10 MCQs)
1. If the velocity of a body is doubled, its Kinetic Energy becomes:
(A) Double (B) Half (C) Four times (D) Eight times
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(C) Four times ($v^2$ relationship)
2. The work done will be zero when the angle between Force and Distance is:
(A) $0^\circ$ (B) $45^\circ$ (C) $90^\circ$ (D) $180^\circ$
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(C) $90^\circ$
3. One Joule (1 J) is equal to:
(A) $1 Nm$ (B) $1 N/m$ (C) $1 kgm/s$ (D) $1 W$
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(A) $1 Nm$
4. The energy stored in a dam is:
(A) Kinetic Energy (B) Potential Energy (C) Electrical Energy (D) Thermal Energy
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(B) Potential Energy
5. 1 Horsepower (1 hp) is equal to:
(A) 500 W (B) 746 W (C) 1000 W (D) 420 W
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(B) 746 W
6. Solar cells convert light energy directly into:
(A) Heat energy (B) Electrical energy (C) Chemical energy (D) Nuclear energy
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(B) Electrical energy
7. Einstein's mass-energy equation is:
(A) $E = mc$ (B) $E = mc^2$ (C) $E = m^2c$ (D) $E = 1/2 mc^2$
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(B) $E = mc^2$
8. In a coal power plant, chemical energy is converted into:
(A) Sound (B) Heat (C) Magnetic (D) All
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(B) Heat
9. Power is a ________ quantity:
(A) Scalar (B) Vector (C) Both (D) None
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(A) Scalar
10. Work done is maximum when the force acts:
(A) Perpendicularly (B) In direction of motion (C) Opposite to motion (D) At $45^\circ$
▶ See Answer
(B) In direction of motion
Conclusion
To wrap up our lesson, Unit 6 shows us that Work and Energy are the building blocks of everything we do. Whether it is a small light bulb or a massive car engine, they all obey the laws of energy and power. Understanding these concepts helps us use energy more efficiently and save our natural resources. I hope these notes help you get full marks in your exams. Stay energetic!
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