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Question
In which one of the following cases is the work done more? When the angle between the direction of motion and that of the force is (i) 90° (ii) 0°.
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Solution
When the angle between the direction of motion and that of the force is 90°;
W = Fd cos 90° = 0
When the angle between the direction of motion and that of the force is 0°;
W = Fd cos 0° = Fd
Hence in the second case, when the angle is 0°; the work done is more.
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