What is the effect of doing positive work on an object?
The object speeds up, increasing its kinetic energy.
What is the effect of doing negative work on an object?
The object slows down, decreasing its kinetic energy.
What happens to the kinetic energy if no net work is done on an object?
The kinetic energy remains constant.
What is the effect of friction on the total energy of a system?
Friction, a non-conservative force, causes energy loss, typically converted to heat.
Define 'Work' in physics.
Work is the result of a force causing displacement. Mathematically, it's $W = Fd\cos\theta$, where $F$ is force, $d$ is displacement, and $\theta$ is the angle between them.
What is Kinetic Energy (KE)?
Kinetic Energy is the energy of motion. It's calculated as $KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2$, where $m$ is mass and $v$ is velocity.
Define the Work-Energy Theorem.
The net work done on an object equals the objectโs change in kinetic energy.
What are conservative forces?
Conservative forces (like gravity and springs) depend only on position.
What are non-conservative forces?
Non-conservative forces (like friction and air resistance) depend on velocity.
Differentiate between conservative and non-conservative forces.
Conservative forces: Work done is path-independent, energy is conserved. Non-conservative forces: Work done is path-dependent, energy is not conserved (e.g., converted to heat).