NEET Physics Work Done by Forces MCQ Question
What type of quantity is work done by a force on a body?
Vector quantity
Positive scalar quantity
Negative scalar quantity
Scalar quantity that can be positive or negative
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Work done is a scalar quantity, which can be either positive or negative depending on the direction of the force relative to the displacement. This is highlighted in the NCERT context where it mentions that the work done can be positive or negative unlike kinetic energy which is always positive.
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