Describe one way in which work is done (Reminder: For work to be done, the force and the distance must be in the same direction.).
guitar, keyboard
Can you give me an example of how to describe how work is done in one of these example please?
Sure! Let's take the example of playing the guitar. When you strum the strings of a guitar, work is done.
To understand how work is done in this scenario, we need to consider the force and the distance in the same direction. When you strum the strings, you apply a force through your hand and fingers in a downward or upward direction (depending on the style of guitar playing). This force causes the strings to vibrate and produce sound.
The distance in this case is the distance the string moves back and forth when you strum it. The greater the amplitude of the string's vibration, the greater the distance over which it moves.
Since the force and the distance are in the same direction (both vertical or both horizontal), work is being done on the guitar strings. The energy you exert when strumming transfers to the strings, causing them to vibrate and produce sound.
Therefore, the act of playing the guitar involves work being done by applying a force on the strings over a certain distance.