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O Levels Physics (5054)•5054/12/O/N/22
Question 16 from 5054/12/O/N/22

Explanation

Work by force equals force times displacement parallel to it

Steps:

  • Force F acts parallel to the slope.
  • Block displaces distance l along the slope, in F's direction.
  • Work by F uses displacement component parallel to F, which is l.
  • Thus, work = F × l.

Why B is correct:

  • Definition of work: W = F d cosθ; θ=0° (parallel), d=l, so W = F l.

Why the others are wrong:

  • A: F h uses vertical height h, but displacement parallel to F is l, not h.
  • C: W d involves block's weight W and undefined d, ignoring applied force F.
  • D: W l multiplies weight by distance, but work by F depends on F, not W.

Final answer: B

Topic: Work

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