In tug of war work done by the losing team is :

zero

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positive

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negative

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is C
negative

Explanation for correct answer:
Negative work is done when the force exerted is in the opposite direction as the object's motion.
In a tug of war work done by the losing team is negative work done since applied force and displacement are in the opposite direction.
Thus, In tug of war work done by the losing team is negative. Hence, option C is correct.

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