5 Questions
What type of work does the gravitational force do on a ball as it falls?
Positive work
What is the equation for work in its simplest form for a constant force aligned with the direction of motion?
$W = F \cdot d$
When does a force do positive work?
When it has a component in the direction of the displacement
If a ball is thrown upwards, what type of work does the gravitational force do?
Negative work
What happens when a force is applied opposite to the direction of displacement?
Negative work is done
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