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Assignment Phy Chap 2

The document outlines an assignment focused on the concepts of work, energy, and power, presenting a series of questions that require definitions, explanations, and calculations related to these topics. It includes questions on work done by forces, conditions for zero work, potential and kinetic energy, conservation of energy, and practical applications of these concepts. Additionally, it features numerical problems to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios.

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Assignment Phy Chap 2

The document outlines an assignment focused on the concepts of work, energy, and power, presenting a series of questions that require definitions, explanations, and calculations related to these topics. It includes questions on work done by forces, conditions for zero work, potential and kinetic energy, conservation of energy, and practical applications of these concepts. Additionally, it features numerical problems to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios.

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Assignment: Work, Energy, and Power

Answer the following questions, drawing on the concepts discussed in the provided material.
Make sure to explain your reasoning where required.

1. Define work. When is work said to be done by a force? (This question is taken from
EXERCISE-2(A), Question 1).

2. State two conditions under which the work done is zero. (This question is taken
from EXERCISE-2(A), Question 4).

3. State whether the following statements are true or false: (i) The work done by a
force on a body is zero if the body gets displaced in a direction opposite to the
direction of force applied. (This is part of EXERCISE-2(A), Question 8). Note: The
original question asks for reasoning if false, but for this assignment, stating true/false
is sufficient.

4. Define the term energy and state its S.I. unit. (This question is taken from EXERCISE-
2(A), Question 18).

5. Name the physical quantity which is measured in calorie. How is it related to the
S.I. unit of that quantity? (This question is taken from EXERCISE-2(A), Question 21).

6. Define potential energy of a body. State its different forms and give one example of
each. (This question is taken from EXERCISE-2(B), Question 4).

7. Define the term 'centre of gravity of a body'. (This question is taken from Exercise 1-
B, Question 1 from your previous sources. While not from the current set, it's a
fundamental concept often related to potential energy in mechanics. Note: This
question is from a previous source, not the current one on Work, Energy, Power).

8. What do you understand by the kinetic energy of a body? (This question is taken
from EXERCISE-2(B), Question 9).

9. State the work-energy theorem. (This question is taken from EXERCISE-2(B),


Question 10).

10. Explain the meaning of uniform circular motion. Give one example of such motion.
(This question is taken from Exercise 1-C, Question 1 from your previous sources.
While not from the current set, it covers accelerated motion which relates to forces
causing changes in kinetic energy. Note: This question is from a previous source, not
the current one on Work, Energy, Power).

11. State the principle of conservation of energy. (This question is taken from EXERCISE-
2(C), Question 1).
12. What do you understand by the conservation of mechanical energy? State the
condition under which the mechanical energy is conserved. (This question is taken
from EXERCISE-2(C), Question 2).

13. Explain what you mean by degradation of energy? Explain it by taking one example
of your daily life. (This question is taken from EXERCISE-2(C), Question 10).

14. A body at a height possesses : (a) kinetic energy (b) potential energy (c) solar energy
(d) heat energy (This is a Multiple Choice Question from EXERCISE-2(B), Question 1).

15. **Calculate the potential energy of a body of mass 5 kg fallen from a height of 10 m
to a height of 8 m. (Take g = 10 m s⁻²) ** (This question is taken from NUMERICALS,
Question 2 from your previous sources. Note: This question is from a previous source,
not the current one on Work, Energy, Power).

16. A body of mass 5 kg is thrown vertically upwards with an initial velocity of 20 m s⁻¹.
Calculate : (a) the initial kinetic energy imparted to the ball, (ii) the maximum
height reached if air friction is neglected, and (iii) the maximum height reached if
40% of the initial energy is lost against the air friction. (Take g = 10 m s⁻²) (This
question is similar to an Example provided. The format is slightly adjusted for the
assignment. The concepts are directly covered in the sources.)

17. The energy of an electron is 4.0 × 10⁻¹⁹ J. Express it in eV. (This question is taken
from EXERCISE-2(A), Question 10).

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