Work Direction and Friction – Rankers Physics

Work Done by Constant and Variable Forces: Practice Problem & Solution

Assertion (A): Work done is positive when force acts in the direction of displacement. Reason (R): Work done by frictional force can not be positive.
Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
(A) is true but (R) is false
Both (A) and (R) are false

Short Solution (Best for NEET):

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Work Done by Constant and Variable Forces. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

Work is \(W = \vec{F} \cdot \vec{d} = Fd cos\theta\). If \(theta = 0\), \(W\) is positive, so (A) is true. Frictional force always opposes motion, so work done by it is negative or zero, never positive. So (R) is true. However, (R) does not explain (A).

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