Work Problems In Physics -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Work Problems In Physics”:

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Question 1: What is work in physics?

(a) The force applied to an object
(b) The change in velocity of an object
(c) The rotational equivalent of force
(d) The product of force and displacement

Question 2: Which of the following units is used to measure work?

(a) Joules
(b) Newtons
(c) Seconds
(d) Meters per second (m/s)

Question 3: In which of the following situations is work done on an object?

(a) Lifting an object horizontally without acceleration
(b) Holding a heavy object stationary in the air
(c) Pushing an object with a constant force and causing it to move
(d) Lying down and reading a book

Question 4: What is the formula to calculate work?

(a) Work = Force × Time
(b) Work = Mass × Acceleration
(c) Work = Force × Displacement × Time
(d) Work = Force × Displacement × Cosine of the angle between the force and displacement

Question 5: A force of 50 N is applied to move an object horizontally for a displacement of 5 meters. If the angle between the force and displacement is 0 degrees, what is the work done on the object?

(a) 250 J
(b) 50 J
(c) 0 J
(d) 5 J

Question 6: A person applies a force of 120 N at an angle of 30 degrees above the horizontal to push a cart for 10 meters. What is the work done on the cart?

(a) 120 J
(b) 103.92 J
(c) 60 J
(d) 240 J

Question 7: A person lifts a box vertically upward with a constant force of 200 N for a height of 3 meters. What is the work done on the box?

(a) 600 J
(b) 400 J
(c) 200 J
(d) 800 J

Question 8: A force of 80 N is applied to move an object for a displacement of 10 meters at an angle of 60 degrees with the horizontal. What is the work done on the object?

(a) 400 J
(b) 800 J
(c) 40 J
(d) 240 J

Question 9: A person pushes a stalled car with a force of 500 N at an angle of 45 degrees above the horizontal to move it for a displacement of 15 meters. What is the work done on the car?

(a) 3750 J
(b) 1500 J
(c) 2500 J
(d) 750 J

Question 10: A force of 100 N is applied to move an object for a displacement of 5 meters at an angle of 90 degrees with the horizontal. What is the work done on the object?

(a) 100 J
(b) 0 J
(c) 500 J
(d) 50 J