A field is said to be conservative if:
Correct answer: C. Both A and B
- A. Work done inside that field is independent of the path followed
- B. Work done in closed path inside that field is zero
- C. Both A and B
- D. Work done is always negative
Explanation
i. The field in which work done on a body does not depend on the path followed by the body is called conservative field.ii. The field in which work done in a closed path is zero is called conservative field.
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