Practice mode Work and Energy

Which statement about conservative forces is correct?

Correct answer A. The work done by them is independent of the path taken

Explanation

For a conservative force such as gravity, work depends only on the start and end points, and is zero round a closed loop. Friction is non-conservative.

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