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Work, Energy And Power

Question
CBSEENPH11020409

A particle of mass 100 g is thrown vertically upwards with a speed of 5 m/s. the work done by the force of gravity during the time the particle goes up is

  • 0.5 J

  • -0.5 J

  • −1.25 J

  • 1.25 J

Solution

C.

−1.25 J

negative mgh space equals negative space mg open parentheses fraction numerator straight v squared over denominator 2 straight g end fraction close parentheses space equals space minus space 1.25 space straight J