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In which case is positive work being done? a) An eastward

Last updated: 7/10/2022

In which case is positive work being done?  a) An eastward

In which case is positive work being done? a) An eastward force is applied to an eastward moving soccer ball that is already moving at a constant velocity to increase its speed in that direction. b) A cart moving at a constant velocity of 10 m/s [W] when a 0.5 N [E] force is applied. c) Earth applies a force on the Moon as the Moon travels one complete rotation in orbit around the Earth. d) The work done by air resistance on a ball as the ball, which was initally at rest, falls 3.0 m down towards Earth. e) The work done by air resistance as a baseball is thrown horizontally towards the catcher.