The assertion that static friction can never do work on an object is false. Static friction can perform work when analyzed from a moving frame of reference, such as when a block rests on a cart that is in motion. In this scenario, the static friction between the block and the cart allows the block to accelerate with the cart, effectively doing work on the block. This concept is crucial for understanding the dynamics of objects in non-inertial frames.
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