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When does a force do work ?

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To determine when a force does work, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Work**: Work is defined as the product of the force applied on an object and the displacement of that object in the direction of the force. Mathematically, it is expressed as: \[ W = F \cdot d \] ...
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