Per NCERT, what does the AREA under a FORCE vs DISPLACEMENT graph represent?
AThe velocity of the object
BThe mass of the object
CThe work done on the object — equal to the area under the curve between initial and final positions
DThe time elapsed
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The work done on the object — equal to the area under the curve between initial and final positions
Per NCERT §7.1, area under F-s graph = work done. This works even when force is not constant.
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