When we say work is done by a force, we mean the force does?  A) all the work B) positive work C) Negative work D) Zero work    When we say work is done against a force, we mean the force does? A) none of the work B) Positive work C) Negative work D) Zero work

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When we say work is done by a force, we mean the force does? 

A) all the work

B) positive work

C) Negative work

D) Zero work 

 

When we say work is done against a force, we mean the force does?

A) none of the work

B) Positive work

C) Negative work

D) Zero work

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