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Q · Work, Energy and PowerMedium · 45s
Which of the following correctly distinguishes conservative and non-conservative forces? 1. Work done by conservative forces is path-independent. 2. Work done by non-conservative forces depends on the path. 3. Gravitational force is non-conservative.
TopicWork, Energy and Power
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Gravitational force is conservative. Friction is an example of a non-conservative force.
Final Answer: Option A — 1 and 2 only