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Is the work done by friction on the stack of coins that travels on a rough surface positive, negative or zero?

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Is the work done by friction on the stack of coins that travels on a rough surface positive, negative or zero?

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Friction on the coin stack produces negative work.

The direction of motion (displacement) of the coins is opposite to the force of friction. The work caused by friction is negative because the force and displacement are going in opposite directions.

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Chapter 7: Work, Energy, and Simple Machines - Intext Questions [Page 119]

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NCERT Science Exploration [English] Class 9
Chapter 7 Work, Energy, and Simple Machines
Intext Questions | Q 2. | Page 119
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