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When the force retards the motion of the body, the work done is :

A

zero

B

negative

C

positive

D

`+ve `or `-ve` depending upon the magnitude of force and displacement.

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The correct Answer is:
B
`W = - FS` As `theta = 180^@`. So W is `-ve`.
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