A field in which the work done in moving a body in a closed path is zero is called:
Correct answer: B. conservative field
- A. (a) electric fied
- B. conservative field
- C. electromagnetic field
- D. gravitational field
Explanation
(a) Incorrect. Work can be done in electric fields, especially if the path is not closed.(b) Correct! In a conservative field, work done around a closed path is zero because the potential energy remains constant.(c) Incorrect. While electromagnetic fields include electric and magnetic fields, the property of zero work in closed paths specifically applies to conservative fields.(d) Not entirely accurate. While gravitational fields are conservative for certain distances, work can be done within a closed path depending on the path and mass distribution.
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