Practice mode Physics

What is a field called in which the work done in moving a body around any closed path is zero?

Correct answer D. Conservative field

Explanation

In a conservative field the work done depends only on the start and end points, not the route, so returning to the starting point gives zero net work. Gravity is an example.

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