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PHY 101 Work, Energy and Power Objective Question
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If work done on an object is positive (W > 0), what does this indicate?
Options
A Energy is taken away from the object.
B Energy is added to the object.
Correct Answer
C No energy is transferred.
D The object's temperature decreases.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

If work done on an object is positive, it means energy is being transferred to the object. If work is negative, energy is transferred from the object.

Hint

Think of 'doing work on' something as giving it energy.

Question Info

Course: PHY 101
Topic: Work, Energy and Power
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 376 of 1250
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