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How does an angle between the force applied and the direction of motion influence the work done or object?
Correct answer: B. Work is maximum when the angle is 0°
- A. Work is constant regardless of the angle
- B. Work is maximum when the angle is 0°
- C. Work is negative when the angle is 90°
- D. Work is 0 when the angle is 45°
Explanation
Work is maximum when angle is zero because cos 0 is 1.
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