Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
Which of the following statements about work and gravitational forces is correct?
A
The gravitational force does no work when acting at right angles to displacement.
B
Gravitational force always does positive work on an object in motion.
C
Work done by gravitational force is always zero regardless of the motion.
D
The gravitational force can perform negative work when it opposes displacement.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The gravitational force does no work when it acts at right angles to the displacement, as stated in the context about the moon's orbit and a block on a smooth table.
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