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Which TWO conditions must be met for work to be done on an object?

Force applied & displacement occurs

In the formula W=FΔxcos⁡θW = F \Delta x \cos \theta, what does θ\theta represent?

Angle between force & displacement vectors

What does Fcos⁡θF \cos \theta represent in the work formula?

Component of force parallel to motion

When is positive work done on an object?

When θ<90°\theta < 90°

In which scenario is NO work done?

Holding heavy object stationary overhead

A force of 400 N pushes a trolley 15 m in the direction of the force. Calculate work done.

6000 J

Calculate work done pulling a box 8 m with 50 N force at 60° to horizontal.

200 J

During weightlifting, when is work done on the weights?

Only during lifting phase when moving up

What is the unit of work?

Joule (J)

A braking force of 200 N opposes a car's motion over 30 m. What is the work done?

-6000 J

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