Question

A body of mass 10 kg is dropped to the ground from a height of 10 metres. The work done by the gravitational force is $$ ( g = 9.8 m / sec^2 ) $$

A
$$ -490 \quad joules $$
B
$$ +490 \quad joules $$
C
$$ -980 \quad joules $$
D
$$ +980 \quad joules $$
Solution
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Correct option is D. $$ +980 \quad joules $$
Work done is given by:
$$W=Fs$$
Where F is the force and s is the displacement
As the body moves in the direction of force, therefore work done by gravitational force will be positive.
$$ W = Fs =mgh = 10 \times 9.8 \times 10 = 980 J $$

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