E201: Work, Energy, and Power

Results and Discussion

W =F ∙ S (1)
W (2)
P=
t
(3)
(4)

Table 1: Determining the Force, Work and Power of the Fan Cart
Force of the Fan Cart=weight of pan + weight added = 0.245 Newtons

Trial Displacement, S Time, t Work Power

1 0.3 m 0.5963 sec 0.0735 Joules 0.1233 Watts
2 0.4 m 0.7715 sec 0.098 Joules 0.1270 Watts
3 0.5 m 0.9410 sec 0.1225 Joules 0.1302 Watts
4 0.6 m 1.1067 sec 0.147 Joules 0.1328 Watts

Table 2: Work by a Force on a Curved Path

Length of string, L= 0.365 Weight, w = 2.94 N Initial Height, ho =0.09 m

Trial Force Final Height, hf Inc. In height, h Angle, θ Displacement, Work Gravitational
X potential energy
1 3.6 N 0.16 m 0.07 m 40 ° 0.225 m 0.2511 Joules 0.2058 Joules
2 3.8 N 0.195 m 0.105 m 50 ° 0.255 m 0.3833 Joules 0.3087 Joules
3 4.2 N 0.223 m 0.145 m 60 ° 0.29 m 0.5366 Joules 0.4263 Joules
4 5.6 N 0.275 m 0.185 m 70 ° 0.31 m 0.7061 Joules 0.5439 Joules

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Work vs. time Work vs. height
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Graph 1. Graph 2.
For the first part of the experiment, the objective was to determine the force, work and power of the fan cart. To explain, table 1
illustrated that in every trial that was executed, the photogates were adjusted, ergo obtaining different displacements in each trial
and that the adjustments were made to see the relation between the displacement and the time. Furthermore, we can see in table 1
that as the value of the displacement increases, the value of work done and the value of power also increases. Along with the
discussion on table 1, it is observed that the values of power obtained from the experiment were precise. Relating this to the theory
of power, which is equivalent to force times the average velocity, the force exerted by the wind through the fan cart and its velocity
is constant. Hence, in the process of calculating for the force, work and power of the fan cart, it is found that the value of the
applied force is directly proportional to the value of the work done.

For the second part of the experiment, the objective was to calculate the work done by a force on a curved path. In table 2, the
angle of the string with the vertical in degrees was also adjusted in every trial that was executed. The results were different values
of the height in each trial. In effect, it is observed that as the value of the height increases, the value of the applied force,
displacement and work also increases. Moreover, table 2 illustrated that mass and height are directly proportional to the
gravitational potential energy. Relating this to the theory of work and potential energy, the work and gravitational potential energy
are somewhat equal.

Conclusions
To sum everything up, the experiment verified the proportionality of work to displacement. Displacement affects work through
their direct proportionality. On the same note, power is affected by the time the work is done. In fact, the quicker the time it takes
to finish the work, the smaller the value of power. In the final analysis, energy and work are directly proportional to the applied
force. This relationship is dependent on the displacement of an object since work is equal to the product of the applied force and
displacement. The same goes for energy that depends on the gravitational pull and height - as the height increases, the potential
energy also increases.
The concept of work, energy and power can be seen.everywhere in real life. An example of this.is the energy that we are using
in our homes.such as electricity that is a form of potential energy.turned into kinetic energy. Electricity also has different
sources.and forms. It can be in the form.of an electric plant powered.by coal, a hydroelectric dam, solar cells, or others. The water
before flowing.into the dam is relatively inert.but it also supplies power.when it is transformed.by flowing through the dam.and
transferring its kinetic energy.

References
Energy – Real-Life Applications. (2018). Retrieved from:
http://www.scienceclarified.com/everyday/Real-Life-Physics-Vol-2/Energy-Real-life-applications.html
Work, Energy, and Power. (1996-2018). Retrieved from: http://www.physicsclassroom.com/calcpad/energy