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For the following scenario, state whether the work done by gravity is positive, negative, or zero. A car in neutral gear is coming down the slope. - Physics

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For the following scenario, state whether the work done by gravity is positive, negative, or zero.

A car in neutral gear is coming down the slope.

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Solution

Positive work is done.

Explanation:

When a car in neutral gear is coming down the slope, the direction of displacement covered by it is parallel to the direction of force of gravity (downwards), so the work done on the car by the force of gravity is positive.

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