While stopping a moving bicycle

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

While stopping a moving bicycle, the brakes exert a frictional force opposite to the direction of motion. What is the sign of the work done by this frictional force during the slowing–down process? (a) Zero (b) Negative (c) Positive (d) Cannot be determined with the given information

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