Since work done is scalar ,then what is the significance of negative sign for eg -1/2kx^2
Harsha , 6 Years ago
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Sahani Kumar
Last Activity: 6 Years ago
negative sign for - 1/2kx^2 simply represent that work has been done 
the system.
If this would have been positive this would mean that work has been done 
the system.
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