In order for a force to do no work on an object

A. All forces must do work.
B. The object is stationary, or the force is perpendicular to the motion
C. The force is perpendicular to the direction of motion
D. The object is stationary


Ans: B. The object is stationary, or the force is perpendicular to the motion

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