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State whether True or False. Work is said to be done when a force is applied, even if the object does not move.

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Question

State whether True or False.

Work is said to be done when a force is applied, even if the object does not move.

True or False
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Solution

The statement is false.

Explanation:

Only when the force causes the thing to move does work get done. No work is completed if the object does not move.

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Chapter 7: Work, Energy, and Simple Machines - Revise, Reflect, Refine [Page 136]

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NCERT Science Exploration [English] Class 9
Chapter 7 Work, Energy, and Simple Machines
Revise, Reflect, Refine | Q 1. (i) | Page 136
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