MEDIUM
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT
Earn 100

A car of mass 1500 kg travelling at the speed of 30 m/s stops after covering a distance of 50 m when brakes are applied.
Calculate
(a) the force exerted on it by the brakes,
(b) work done by the brakes.

Important Questions on Work and Energy

MEDIUM
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT
A horizontal force of 50 N displaces an object of mass 100 kg. Calculate the work done by the force in 8 seconds.
HARD
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT

A body is allowed to fall under the influence of gravity from a height h. When does its

(i) potential energy become maximum;

(ii) potential energy equal kinetic energy;

(iii) kinetic energy become maximum?

MEDIUM
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT
An object of mass 3 kg is thrown vertically upward with a velocity of 10 m/s. Find
(i) the kinetic energy of the body at the time of throwing,
(ii) its potential energy of the body at the highest point.
HARD
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT
A 500 W electric bulb lighted for 2 hours everyday and an electric motor of 0.5 horse power is used for 2 hours everyday. Calculate the cost of using the bulb and the motor for 30 days, if the cost of electrical energy is three rupees per unit.
MEDIUM
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT
What is meant by power? Define the terms watt and kilowatt. Also state the bigger units of power.
MEDIUM
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT
Derive the relationship between momentum and kinetic energy of a body.
MEDIUM
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Differentiate between work, power and energy.

MEDIUM
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT
An electric heater of 1000 W is used everyday for 70 minutes. Calculate the units of electrical energy this heater will consume in 30 days of use.