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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What happens to work done as the angle between the force and displacement increases from zero to 90 degrees?
A
It decreases
B
It increases
C
It stays the same
D
It is zero all throughout.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is clear from the above expression that as the measure of the angle increases, the value of its cos component will decrease, and hence, work done shall also decrease.

Detailed explanation-2: -When cos = 90°, the value of cos is zero and so the work done is always zero. Q. Whenever angle () between the force and the displacement is obtuse, i.e., 90∘<<180∘, the work done is negative.

Detailed explanation-3: -The angle should be 90∘ between force and displacement, for the work to be zero.

Detailed explanation-4: -Zero work is done when the displacement of a body is zero or perpendicular (=900, cos=0) to the direction of force applied, then work done is zero.

Detailed explanation-5: -Expert-Verified Answer When angle between force and displacement is more than 90°, the work done is negative because value of cos is negative for more than 90°.

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