Suppose the stick slides without friction along flat surface.
Why in this case N does not do any work? As i see stick not only slides in horizontal direction, but also falls in vertical direction, at least its COM falls.
EDIT: I confused by fact that object actually moves in N's direction. Its COM falls vertically.
Answer
Work is defined as W=∫F⋅dx=∫Fcosθdx
Your question is explained because the work done is not because the object does not slide along the plane. You would also have to use concepts of rotational mechanics to calculate work. In rotational mechanics, W=∫τdθ+∫F⋅dx
Incidentally, the work fine would be zero if the object were to slide down a curved path as long as it slid along it.
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