JEE Main Physics question

PhysicsWork, Energy and PowerJEE Main

When a force is applied on a moving body, its motion is retarded. Then the work done is [WB-JEE 2007]

Answer: (B)

Solution

A retarding force acts opposite to the direction of motion (angle = 180°), so W = Fs cos180° = −Fs, which is negative.

Question ID VK-153550