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7TH GRADE PRACTICE

Physics Problems: Work, power and energy, Grade 7

Work, simple mechanisms, efficiency and energy conversion.

9 problems across 6 sub-topics
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Problem #49

Mechanical work and power

Evaluate the statement: A force does mechanical work when a body moves and the force has a component along the displacement.

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  1. For a constant force along the motion, the work is equal to the product of the force and the path; without movement, mechanical work is zero.

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Position in this set: 2 from 9

Problem #50

Mechanical work and power

Evaluate the statement: The concept of “Power” means: Work is positive when a force is applied to movement and negative if the force is directed against movement.

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  1. Two mechanisms can do the same work, but the more powerful one will do it in less time.

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Position in this set: 3 from 9

Problem #51

Work and power

A winch pulls a load with a constant force of 300 N over 4 m in 20 s. Find work and power.

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Position in this set: 4 from 9

Problem #52

Levers and blocks

Evaluate the statement: A rigid body capable of rotating around a support and transmitting forces with different arms.

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  1. A long arm allows a smaller force to balance a larger force on a short arm.

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Position in this set: 5 from 9

Problem #53

Levers and blocks

Evaluate the statement: the concept “Blocks and the Golden Rule” means: A value equal to the product of a force by its arm and characterizing the rotating effect of the force.

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  1. A stationary block changes the direction of the force, and a movable block in an ideal design reduces the required force by half.

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Position in this set: 6 from 9

Problem #54

Simple mechanisms

The 0.4 m arm of the lever is subject to a force of 50 N. What force must be applied to the opposite 0.1 m arm for balance?

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Position in this set: 7 from 9

Problem #55

Efficiency and mechanical energy

Evaluate the statement: The ratio of useful work to total work expended, usually expressed as a percentage.

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  1. Due to friction and deformation, the efficiency of a real mechanism is less than one hundred percent, but the energy does not disappear, but is dissipated.

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Position in this set: 8 from 9

Problem #56

Efficiency and mechanical energy

Evaluate the statement: the concept “Potential energy” means: The energy of motion of a body, which increases with mass and especially rapidly with increasing speed.

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  1. A lifted load can do work when lowered, and a compressed spring can do work when returning to its original shape.

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Position in this set: 9 from 9

Problem #57

Efficiency and energy

The lift spent 1000 J of work, of which 800 J went to lifting the load. Find the efficiency.

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