Question

define negative work . illustration with two examples .

Answer 1

Answer:

Negative work follows when the force has a component opposite or against the displacement. Negative work removes or dissipates energy from the system. Two examples: In pulling a box of books along a rough floor at constant velocity, I do positive work on the box, that is I put energy into the system.

Answer 2

Answer:

Negative work: Negative work is performed if the displacement is opposite to the direction of the Force applied. Example: Work was done the gravity on a rocket going perpendicular upwards. Zero work: When force and displacement are perpendicular to each other, or when force or displacement is zero.