Is it possible to accelerate the body without doing any work? Give an example.

Solution

Yes, it is possible to accelerate the body without doing any work.
For example, work done by tension force on the stone revolving in circular orbit is zero but tension force accelerates the body.

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Is it possible to accelerate the body without doing any work? Give an example.

Some More Questions From Work, Energy and Power Chapter

Define watt.

How many joules are there in one eV?

What is the relation between kWh and Joule?

Does the body at rest possess energy?

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