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प्रश्न
Look at the activity below. Reason out whether or not work is done in the light of your understanding of the term ‘work’.
A green plant is carrying out photosynthesis.
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उत्तर
Photosynthesis is taking place in a green plant; no work is being done here because there is no direct displacement.
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