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1) The document describes a performance task that involves students calculating work and power for various physical activities like pushups, curl-ups, and stair climbing. 2) Students are instructed to measure variables like mass, distance, and time and use the physics equations for work (W=Fdcosθ) and power (P=W/t) to calculate values for each activity. 3) The activities are meant to demonstrate how variables like force and time impact calculations of work and power, with the goal being to identify which activities require the most work and produce the most power.

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Performance Task - Power

1) The document describes a performance task that involves students calculating work and power for various physical activities like pushups, curl-ups, and stair climbing. 2) Students are instructed to measure variables like mass, distance, and time and use the physics equations for work (W=Fdcosθ) and power (P=W/t) to calculate values for each activity. 3) The activities are meant to demonstrate how variables like force and time impact calculations of work and power, with the goal being to identify which activities require the most work and produce the most power.

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GENERAL PHYSICS 1

Teacher: Mrs. Jenievie Espino-Datuin

PERFORMANCE TASK

WORK and POWER


In physics, Work (W) is defined as the product of Force (F), displacement (d), and the
cosine of the angle (𝜃) between the Force and the displacement. In symbol

𝑊 = 𝐹𝑑𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃

This means that work is done by a force when the force has a component that is parallel to
the direction of the displacement. Work can have positive as well as negative values. Negative
value occurs when the component of the force is opposite the direction of displacement.

In this activity, you will apply the principles of Physics, particularly on Work and Power,
to some of the basic fitness activities: Push-ups, Curl-
ups, and Leg workout.

Let’s see how strong you are, or better yet, how powerful you are in doing these activities.
Example: In going up a flight of stairs, a student does work because he/she exerts an upward force
while going upward. The value of the work done in this situation is given by the relationship:

Work (W) = change in potential energy


= (Weight)(height)=mgh

where: m = mass of the student


g = acceleration due to gravity
h = change of height / height of stairs
W = Work done by the students (measured in (Joules) J ; 1 J = 1 Nm)
The term Power (P) refers to the rate of doing work or of expending energy. In symbols
Power (P) = Work/time
= W/t

NOTE: Be careful not to hurt yourself in doing the activities. If you have extreme medical
conditions limiting you from doing the activity, inform your instructor immediately for alternative
problem set.

B. MATERIALS
• Timer/smartphone
• Ruler/meter stick/tape measure

C. PROCEDURES

PRELIMINARIES
It Is important that during this activity you know your current weight. We will be using Newtons
as our standard.
Obtain your current mass using a weighing scale. If you do not have a weighing scale, use your
latest mass.

PART A: PUSH UPS (CHEST and ARMS)

1) In an “up/ready push-up position”, place your hands on a weighing scale to determine the
amount of your body’s mass you will be pushing. Record the data in kg in the data table A.

2) If you do not have a scale: In a regular push up, you lift/push 64% of your mass.

3) For ladies, if you cannot perform a regular push up, you may perform a knee push up (49% of
your mass).
4) Measure the distance (m) from the floor to the front of your body (chest). You may ask
assistance from someone for this.
a. You can do as many push-ups as you like (5 push-ups minimum; 25 maximum).
b. Remember to multiply the distance by the number of push-ups you do in order to get
the total distance in meters. Record the total distance in your data table.

5) Measure and record the amount of time (s) it takes to perform the 5 push-ups (or depends on
how many you preformed)

6) Calculate the force (N), work (J), power (W) and horsepower (hp) that was produced from this
activity and record your data in the table below.

PART B: CURL UPS (BICEPS)


1) Use the scale to measure and record the mass (kg) of your object. If you have dumbbells, you
may simply use it and record the mass.

Note: If you don’t have dumbbells, you may use a water -filled plastic bottle and compute for the
mass using the volume (you should know this from chemistry) .

2) Hold the weight in your hand that you will be using for this activity. Let your arm hang down
in a relaxed, ready position.

3) Measure the distance(m) from this starting position to its final position as you curl your arm
upward, stopping at your shoulder. Multiply the distance of one arm curl and multiply it by 10 to
get the total distance in meters. Record the total distance in your data table.

4) You will be doing 10 arm curls in as little time as possible. Measure and record the total time
(s)it takes to perform the 10 arm curls.

5) Calculate the force (N), work (J), power (W) and horsepower (hp) that was produced from this
activity and record your data in the table below.
PART C: CURL UPS (BICEPS)
1) Look for a flight of stairs near you. (Minimum of about 3 storeys or 30 steps)

2) Measure the height of flight of stairs you are going to use.

3) Ran up the flight of stairs as fast as they can and measure the time needed to do this. Record
your data.

4) Calculate the force (N), work (J), power (W) and horsepower (hp) that was produced from this
activity and record your data in the table below.

D. DATA AND OBSERVATION


TABLE A. PUSH UPS
Mass:
Number of Push-ups:
Distance:
Time:
Solve for Force: Solve for Power:
Solve for Work: Solve for Horsepower:

TABLE B. CURL UPS


Mass:
Number of Curl-ups:
Distance:
Time:
Solve for Force: Solve for Power:

Solve for Work: Solve for Horsepower:


TABLE C. STAIR RUN
Mass:
Distance:
Time:
Solve for Force: Solve for Power:

Solve for Work: Solve for Horsepower:

E. QUESTIONS FOR ANALYSIS

1. Identify which two variable affect work. _____________________ and


__________________________

2. Which activity required most work? Explain this using the two variables that affect work from
answer #1.
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3. Which activity produced the most power? Explain why.


______________________________________________________________________________
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4. If you wanted to produce more power, what could you do to maximize power?
______________________________________________________________________________
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ATTACH YOUR DOCUMENTATIONS WHILE DOING THE ACTIVITY HERE, SHORT


VIDEO CLIPS, OR SEND YOUR DOCUMENTATIONS TO YOUR TEACHER.

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