JEE Main Physics question

Statement 1: When a force retards the motion of a body, the work done is zero. Statement 2: Work done depends on the angle between the force and displacement.

(A)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is correct explanation for Assertion
(B)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is not correct explanation for Assertion
(C)Assertion is True, Reason is False
(D)Assertion is False, Reason is TrueCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

A retarding force does negative work (not zero), since it acts opposite to the displacement — Statement 1

See the full step-by-step solution

Create a free account to read the complete working, and practise questions like this in a timed test.

Create a free account

Question ID VK-154175