When brakes are applied to moving vehicle, the work done by the braking system is?
Correct answer: B. Negative
- A. Positive
- B. Negative
- C. Zero
- D. None of these
Explanation
Option A : The car is moving and suddenly when brakes are applied, the car stops and before stopping it comes a little backwards with a sudden push. But the forces are in opposite directions. So, work done will never be positive. it will be negative. Option: B When the work done on the body and the force acting on the body are opposite, the work done will be negative. In the given case, the work done is against the moving vehicle. so, the work done will be negative. Option C : As both forces are in opposite directions, so work done will never be zero.
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