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A rock of mass m is twirled on a string in a horizontal plane. The work done by the tension in the string on the rock is:

a. + (positive)
b. - (negative)
c. 0

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Answer: c) 0

Step-by-step explanation:

Work tension is zero because in any infinitesimal time interval, the tension force is directly perpendicular to the displacement.

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