Practice · 12 problems · Paper

Printable Worksheet

Twelve problems to work by hand, from the work of each force on a crate to a bungee jump. Print it, show your work in the space provided, then check your final answers here.

Work and Energy · Worksheet

12 problems · Parts A–C
Name Course / section Date

Show your work in the space provided. Unless a problem says otherwise: \(g = 9.81\ \text{m/s}^2\), bodies are treated as particles, every work keeps its sign, answers to 4 significant figures with units. Start each energy problem with a sketch of positions 1 and 2. You may use the Formula Sheet.

Answer sheet: final answers only.

How to use this worksheet

  1. Print it, or save it as a PDF. Each problem gets a dotted work space. It fits on six Letter or A4 pages.
  2. Work on paper. Part A is the work of forces, Part B is the principle of work and energy and power, and Part C is potential energy, conservation of energy and curved paths. Each problem names the lesson to review if you get stuck.
  3. Check your final answers with Show answer under each problem, or show them all at once. Only final answers are given here.

Part A · The work of forces

Problems 1–4 · Basic to intermediate · Lessons 2–3

Part B · Work and energy, and power

Problems 5–8 · Basic to intermediate · Lessons 4–5

Part C · Potential energy, conservation and curved paths

Problems 9–12 · Basic to challenge · Lessons 6–8