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PHY 101 Work, Energy and Power Objective Question
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For a constant force acting in one dimension, how is work defined?
Options
A The force multiplied by time.
B The product of the force component in the direction of motion and the displacement.
Correct Answer
C The force divided by the displacement.
D The displacement multiplied by mass.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

For a constant force causing one-dimensional motion, work is defined as the product of the component of the force in the direction of motion and the displacement: W = F_x Δx.

Hint

Only the part of the force that acts along the motion does work.

Question Info

Course: PHY 101
Topic: Work, Energy and Power
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 377 of 1250
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