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When object 1 pushes object 2, it does 15.0 J of work on object 2, leading to the question of whether object 2 also does work on object 1. It is asserted that object 2 exerts a resistive force on object 1, thus doing work in return. The challenge lies in determining the exact amount of work done by object 2. The discussion suggests that the work done by one object on another is often equal in magnitude but opposite in direction. This principle holds true in many scenarios involving two objects moving together.
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Object 1 pushes on object 2 as the objects move together, like a bulldozer pushing a stone. Assume object 1 does 15.0 J of work on object 2. Does object 2 do work on object 1?

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My answer is yes, the object 2 does work on object 1 as a resistive force. However, how do I know the exactly work that done by the object 2?

2 objects are moving together without mention under a constant velocity or acceleration. I've no clue on this.
 
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Work done on 2 by 1 = - work done by 1 on 2.
 
in all kind of situation?
 
MechaMZ said:
in all kind of situation?

I believe it is so in most cases.
 

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