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Can Every Force Produce Work? - Physics

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Can every force produce work?

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No, every force cannot produce work. Force can produce work if the applied force cause displacement in the direction of the force.
 
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Chapter 1: Force, Work, Energy and Power - Exercise 1.4 ii [Page 38]

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Frank Physics - Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 1 Force, Work, Energy and Power
Exercise 1.4 ii | Q 31 | Page 38

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