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Work done is said to be zero if the angle between force and displacement is:
A0 degrees
B45 degrees
C90 degrees
D180 degrees
✓ Correct Answer: C — 90 degrees
Work is W = Fd cos(theta). When theta is 90 degrees, cos(90) is 0, making the total work done zero.
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