When lifting an object upwards, the work done by the force of gravity is considered negative because _____________.

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When lifting an object upwards, the work done by the force of gravity is considered negative because _____________. — Exam MCQ

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D. The object is displaced upward, opposite to the downward force of gravity — The correct choice is The object is displaced upward, opposite to the downward force of gravity. The result follows from gravitational force or gravitational potential energy, depending on the situation.

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A. Force of gravity only does positive work on falling objects

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B. The force of gravity is constant

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C. The net force on the object is zero

When lifting an object upwards, the work done by the force of gravity is considered negative because _____________.

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