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When the displacement is along the opposite direction of the force, then the work is said to be

  1. zero
  2. negative
  3. positive
  4. infinite

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negative

Reason — When the displacement of the body is in opposite direction i.e., θ = 180°

W = F × S cos 180° and cos 180° = -1

Hence, W = -F × S

Therefore, work is said to be negative.

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