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How much work is done when a vertical force acts on an object moving horizontally

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Answer:

Zero work is done when a vertical force acts on an object moving horizontally

Step-by-step explanation:

Word is the dot product of force and displacement.

W = F . s

W = Fs cosθ

θ is the angle between force and displacement,

We need to find how much work is done when a vertical force acts on an object moving horizontally.

That is angle between force and displacement = 90°

θ = = 90°

Substituting

W = Fs cos90 = Fs x 0 = 0

Zero work is done when a vertical force acts on an object moving horizontally

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