The work done by gravity during the descent of a projectile:
A
is positive
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B
is negative
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C
is zero
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D
none of these
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Solution
The correct option is A is positive Work=F×x where x is the movement in line to the force of gravity F. The force of gravity has the direction down. A projectile descending is in the same direction as the force of gravity hence option is B