Work and Potential Energy – Problem Solving Worksheet
Grade 8 Science – Q1
Name: _____________________________________________ Date: ___________ Score: _______/30
Use the following formulas:
- Work (W) = Force × Distance W = fd
- Potential Energy (PE) = mass × gravity × height PE = mgh
Use gravity = 9.8 m/s²
3 pts. Each.
1. A boy pulls a cart with a force of 40 N over a distance of 5 meters. How much work is done?
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2. A 10-kg rock is lifted to a height of 2 meters. Find its potential energy.
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3. How much work is done if a student pushes a chair with 25 N of force across 3 meters?
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4. A 15-kg object is lifted to a 6-meter-high platform. Calculate its potential energy.
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5. A girl drags her bag with a force of 20 N across 4 meters. How much work is done?
Solution: ________________________________
6. An 18-kg suitcase is lifted 1.5 meters into the air. What is its potential energy?
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7. A man pulls a cart using 35 N of force across 6 meters. How much work is done?
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8. A 5-kg object is placed on a shelf 3 meters high. What is its potential energy?
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9. A woman pushes a box with 60 N of force and moves it 2.5 meters. Calculate the work.
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10. A 7-kg object is raised to a height of 4 meters. What is its potential energy?
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