Energy and work
2 marks · NormalState and explain the relationship between the work done on an object and the energy transferred to that object.
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The work done on an object is equal to the energy transferred to that object.
Also accept: When work is done on an object, its energy increases by the same amount; Work and energy transfer are equivalent
Common mistakes: Not mentioning equality or link
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B1 · 1 mark · States that work done is equal to energy transferred
B1 · 1 mark · Explains energy increases/decreases by amount of work done
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The work done on an object is equal to the amount of energy transferred to that object. This means if 100 J of work is done, 100 J of energy is transferred.