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If a total of 50 J of work are done onan object, its energy...A. decreases by 50 J.B. increases by 50 J.C. doesn't change.Help / ResourcesD. is transferred to another object.

If a total of 50 J of work are done onan object, its energy...A. decreases by 50 J-example-1
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It is important to know that the work done refers to the amount of energy (Joules) released in a certain activity. However, in this case, if you apply certain work to an object its energy will increase by the same amount.

Hence, the answer is B.

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