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Why is no work done, when a force acts at right angles to the direction of displacement?

Important Questions on Work and Energy

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Give two examples of moving bodies, where no work is done.
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When does a force do work? How is this work measured?
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Is work a scalar or a vector quantity?
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What do you understand by the terms (i) positive work (ii) negative work? Support your answer with an example.
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In which of the following cases will the work done by a force be maximum: When the angle between the direction of force and displacement is, (i) zero (ii) 90°?
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Is it possible that a force acts on a body, and still work done is zero? Support your answer by two examples.
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State in each of the following cases, if work is done or not done, and why?
(a) A man pushing a wall.
(b) A girl climbing a staircase.
(c) A swimmer swimming in water.
(d) A standing man holding a suitcase in his hand.
(e) A lady cooking food.
(f) A porter carrying a heavy load, going down the stairs.
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The velocity of a body moving in a straight line is increased by applying a constant force F, for some distance in the direction of the motion. Prove that the increase in the kinetic energy of the body is equal to the work done by the force on the body.