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In the following case, work is done or not done and why? A group of boys pushing a thick wall.

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In the following case, work is done or not done and why?

A group of boys pushing a thick wall.

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Solution

No work is done on the wall because, although the boys apply a force, the wall does not move. Since there is no displacement, the work done is zero.

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Chapter 2: Work, Power and Energy - EXERCISE [Page 30]

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Goyal Brothers Prakashan A New Approach to ICSE Physics [English] Class 10
Chapter 2 Work, Power and Energy
EXERCISE | Q 5. (a) | Page 30
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