Practice mode Work and Energy

According to the work-energy principle, the net work done on a body equals ____

Correct answer C. the change in its kinetic energy

Explanation

The net work done by all forces on a body equals ΔK = ½mv_f² − ½mv_i². Impulse, not work, equals the change in momentum.

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