University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Work and Kinetic Energy - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 193: Q6.7

Answer

Neither force does work.

Work Step by Step

The tension force and the gravitational force are both perpendicular to the bob’s velocity at all times, and neither force does any work. The bob circles at constant speed, so the change in kinetic energy is zero, and by the work-energy theorem the total work is also zero.
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