Question detail
What happens to the work done when a larger force is applied over the same distance?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Work done and energy transfer
Question
- A. The work done increases
- B. The work done decreases
- C. The work done remains the same
- D. The work done becomes zero
Answer
The work done increases
Explanation
Work done is directly proportional to the force applied; thus, increasing the force while keeping the distance constant increases the work done.
Common mistake
Confusing Work Done with Force
Students often confuse work done with the force applied, thinking they are the same quantity.
Remember that work done is the energy transferred when a force moves an object through a distance, and use the equation W = F x s to clarify the relationship.
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