The forces of friction, which oppose displacement, also carry out work when a body is moving. The work of friction is converted into heat. The greater the force of friction, the more force must be exerted to move the body. Verify how friction affects the displacement of some blocks.

Concept for measuring the forces. Dynamometer

The educational resource shows a visual about gravitational potential energy: the calculation of gravitational potential energy is very easy for small heights.

Forces can carry out work. The work done by a force is different if it has the same direction and orientation as the displacement, or if its direction is different.

Teaching unit work and energy for 4 º ESO. Work (W). Energy. Work and energy. Power (P) of a force / machine.

Recurso sobre alimentación