On a Frictionless Tabletop, a Force Is Applied to an Object

question 5

Multiple Choice

On a frictionless tabletop, a force is applied to an object: the object's velocity is horizontal and the force is perpendicular to the tabletop. Which of the following is true?

• A) The applied force is friction.
• B) The total energy of the object does not change.
• C) There cannot be more than one force on the object.
• D) The force does work on the object.

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