Question

Class 9PhysicsWork and Energy new file

Define the following terms.

(a) Work was done (b) Energy (c) Mechanical energy (d) Kinetic energy

(e) Potential energy (f) Power (g) Commercial unit of energy.

Verified Answer

(a) Work done: Work done by a force acting on an object is equal to the magnitude of the force multiplied by the distance moved in the direction of the force.

(b) Energy: Energy of a body is defined as the capacity or ability of the body to do work.

(c) Mechanical energy: Mechanical energy includes kinetic energy and potential energy.

(d) Kinetic energy: The energy possessed by a body by virtue of its motion.

(e) Potential energy: The energy possessed by a body due to its position or configuration.

(f) Power: Power is defined as the rate of doing work or the rate of transfer of energy.

(g) Commercial unit of energy: The energy used in households, industries, and commercial establishment are usually expressed in kilowatt-hour.

1 kWh 1 unit = 3.6 × 106 J