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What is work in the context of physics?
What is work in the context of physics?
- The product of force strength and the weight of an object
- The energy transferred to or from an object via the application of force along a displacement (correct)
- The application of force to an object
- The distance traveled by an object under the influence of force
When does a force do positive work?
When does a force do positive work?
- When it has a component opposite to the direction of displacement
- When it is perpendicular to the direction of motion
- When it is applied with a component in the direction of displacement (correct)
- When it is applied with a component in the opposite direction of motion
What type of work does the gravitational force do when a ball is thrown upwards?
What type of work does the gravitational force do when a ball is thrown upwards?
- Zero work
- Variable work
- Positive work
- Negative work (correct)
How is work related to force and displacement when both are constant?
How is work related to force and displacement when both are constant?
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What type of quantity is work in physics?
What type of quantity is work in physics?
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