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Question
Look at the activity below. Reason out whether or not work is done in the light of your understanding of the term ‘work’.
An engine is pulling a train.
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Solution
- An engine applies force to pull the train. This allows the train to move in the direction of force.
- Therefore, there is a displacement in the train in the same direction.
- Hence, work is done by the engine on the train.
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