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Laws of Motion and Friction: Friction — Work Done MCQ

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Friction — Work DoneMediumQuestion 30254

Question

A block slides 5 m on a rough surface (μₖ = 0.2, mass = 4 kg, g = 10 m/s²). Work done by friction is:
  1. A
    −4 J
  2. B
    −40 J
    Correct
  3. C
    40 J
  4. D
    −8 J

Correct answer

−40 J

Explanation

Friction force = μₖmg = 0.2×4×10 = 8 N. Work = −Fd = −8×5 = −40 J (negative because friction opposes motion).