alleryWhen a goalkeeper stops a football, the force she applies on the ball does:
APositive work
BInfinite work
CZero work
DNegative work
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Negative work
The force she applies on the ball is opposite to the ball's direction of motion (it's trying to stop the ball).
When force and displacement are in opposite directions, the work done is negative.
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