A football player pushes against another player trying to block him from moving any farther down the field. Which term best describes this example?

negative work

positive work

negative force

positive force

Question

A football player pushes against another player trying to block him from moving any farther down the field. Which term best describes this example?

negative work

positive work

negative force

positive force

kmullis6 · Answer

@beccaboo333

beccaboo333 · Answer

Give me a moment please, ill help you within 3 minutes

kmullis6 · Answer

Ok, thanks! :D I think it's negative work tho. @beccaboo333

beccaboo333 · Answer

Negative force. Because he's pushing the other player.. It's negative because it's going against the player. It's a force because it's being forced. If that makes sense?

beccaboo333 · Answer

Sorry I'm not the greatest with explaining things lol

kmullis6 · Answer

Yeah it does. I don't know why I put work, I meant force lol. Thanks a lot! :D

beccaboo333 · Answer

Welcome! If you need further help, just know it may take a few moments for me to respond. Mainly because I'm doing my own work currently.