Work, Power, and Energy Fundamentals
Explore the basic concepts of work, power, and energy with this engaging worksheet for 6th graders.
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Work, Power, and Energy Fundamentals
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show your work when necessary.
1. is done when a force causes an object to move a certain distance.
2. The ability to do work is called .
3. is the rate at which work is done.
4. Kinetic energy is the energy of .
5. Potential energy is stored energy due to an object's or condition.
6. Which of the following is an example of work being done?
A person pushing against a wall that does not move.
A person holding a heavy box still.
A person lifting a box from the floor to a shelf.
A person sleeping in a bed.
7. What unit is used to measure work and energy?
Watts
Joules
Newtons
Meters
8. If you push a car but it doesn't move, you have done work.
True
False
9. Explain the difference between kinetic energy and potential energy. Give an example of each.
10. Observe the image below. It represents a nuclear power plant, which generates electricity. Describe how energy is transformed from one form to another in a nuclear power plant to produce electricity.
