Work done by gravitational force on a man, in lifting a bucket out of the well by rope tied to the bucket is

positive

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infinity

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negative

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zero

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The correct option is C
negative

The work done by gravitational force is negative as gravitational force acts in downward direction and body displaces in opposite direction upward.

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Work done by gravitational force on a man, in lifting a bucket out of the well by rope tied to the bucket is

The correct option is C negative The work done by gravitational force is negative as gravitational force acts in downward direction and body displaces in opposite direction upward.

The correct option is C
negative

The work done by gravitational force is negative as gravitational force acts in downward direction and body displaces in opposite direction upward.