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Chapter 7 Problem 6CQ

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Problem 6CQ

(Answers to odd numbered Conceptual Questions can be found in the back of the book.)

Give an example of a frictional force doing negative work.

Solution

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A work is determined known as positive, zero, or negative based on the angle between the force and the displacement. If the angle is greater than 90° and less than 270° the work is negative. The frictional force always does a negative work as the angle is 180°.

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Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

(Answers to odd numbered Conceptual Questions

Chapter 7 textbook questions

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