Question

Work done by a force on a body is an example of ______

(a) Mechanical work

(b) Electrical work

(c) Magnetic work

(d) Thermodynamic work

The question was posed to me in semester exam.

My question is from Work topic in chapter Work, Energy and Power of Physics – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) Mechanical work

Explanation: The work done by a force on a body is called as mechanical work. In mechanical work, the mechanical energy of the body changes. Mechanical work = W = \(\vec{F}.\vec{s}\), where F is the force and s is the displacement.