In what ways is the word “work” as used in everyday language the same as defined in physics? In what ways is it different? Give examples of both.
The ways in which the word work is being used in everyday language same as that in physics.
Answer to Problem 1Q
If someone says that they worked hard to bring an object upstairs, it is in the meaning of physics, but if a student worked hard to solve a problem it is not in the meaning of physics.
Explanation of Solution
In terms of Physics the work done is defined as the energy expanded, and it can be mental or physical energy involved in terms of everyday language. In everyday used displacement is not a necessary condition.
Consider an example, a student carries boxes upstairs, and she worked hard in doing so, this work has the meaning similar to that of the meaning in physics. But if the student worked hard to solve a problem, it is not in the meaning of physics.
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