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Matter In Our Surroundings

Question
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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.

Solution

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.