Physics

Physics

Problem

A box slides 4 m4\,\text{m} north on a smooth horizontal floor while three constant forces act on it: (i) 20 N20\,\text{N} due north, (ii) 15 N15\,\text{N} due east, (iii) 50 N50\,\text{N} vertically downward. Which one of the following statements about the work done by these forces during the slide is correct? a) Forces (i) and (ii) do positive work; force (iii) does negative work. b) Only force (i) does positive work; forces (ii) and (iii) do zero work. c) All three forces do positive work because each has non-zero magnitude. d) Only force (i) does positive work; forces (ii) and (iii) do negative work.

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