The work done by force F on a body is defined as _________.

the product of force and component of displacement perpendicular to the direction of the force

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the product of force and net displacement of the body

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the product of force and component of displacement parallel to the direction of the force

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the ratio of force to net displacement of the body

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Solution

The correct option is C the product of force and component of displacement parallel to the direction of the force
Work done by force F on a body is defined as follows:
Work done = F $\times$ s

Here, s represents the displacement of the body along the direction of the force.

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