A mass of 10 kg is at a point A on a table. It is moved to a point B. If the line joining A and B is horizontal, what is the work done on the object by the gravitational force? Explain your answer.
We have,
Mass m kept on table, m = 10 kg
Displacement of mass from A to B is horizontal.
Force of gravitation acts vertically downwards. That is, force acts perpendicular to displacement.
∴ W = Fs cos 90° = 0.
Work done on the object by the gravitaional force is 0.