1. Today’s lesson Learn what “work” is! Learn how to calculate work
See who can do the most work!
If we have time
we will look at power.

2. A reminder
Energy cannot be made or destroyed, only transformed (changed).
Energy is measured in Joules.
That’s me!

3. Work
In physics, work has a special meaning, different to “normal” English.

4. Work
In physics, work is the amount of energy transformed (changed) when a force moves (in the direction of the force)

5. Can you copy it down please?
Work
In physics, work is the amount of energy transformed (changed) when a force moves (in the direction of the force)

6. Work
For example, if Ms. Lee pushes a table, she is doing work against the friction force of the table against the floor.

7. Calculating work
The amount of work done (measured in Joules) is equal to the force used (Newtons) multiplied by the distance the force has moved (metres).
Force (N)
Distance travelled (m)

8. Work done = Force x Distance
Another sexy physics formula to learn!

9. Work done(J) = Force(N) x Distance(m)
Can you copy it down please?

10. Important Can you tell me why?
The force has to be in the direction of movement. Carrying the shopping home is not work in physics!
Can you tell me why?

11. Lifting objects
When we lift objects, we are doing work because a force is moving.
Force
Distance moved

12. Lifting objects
Our lifting force is equal to the weight of the object.
Lifting force
weight

13. Let’s look at some examples

14. Work done (J) = Force (N) x distance (m)
A woman pushes a car with a force of 400 N for a distance of 15m. How much work has she done?

15. Work done (J) = Force (N) x distance (m)
A woman pushes a car with a force of 400 N for a distance of 15m. How much work has she done?
Work = force x distance = 400 x 15 = 6000 J

16. Work done (J) = Force (N) x distance (m)
A man lifts a mass of 120 kg to a height of 2.5m. How much work did he do?

17. Work done (J) = Force (N) x distance (m)
A man lifts a mass of 120 kg to a height of 2.5m. How much work did he do?
Force = weight = 1200N
Work = F x d = 1200 x 2.5
Work = 3000 J

18. How much work can you do?

19. Can you stick this in? Name Mass (kg) Force (N) Distance (m)
Work of one lift (J)
# of lifts in 1 min
Total work (J)

20. Arm curls
Force required = weight of object = mass (kg) x 10
distance

21. Off you go! Name Mass (kg) Force (N) Distance (m) Work of one lift (J)
# of lifts in 1 min
Total work (J)

22. Power!

23. Power!
Power is the amount of energy transformed (changed) per second. It is measured in Watts (1 Watt = 1 J/s)
Power = Energy transformed (work)
time

24. Power
For each of the people in your table, can you calculate their power?