Which of the following fields is dependent on the path?
Correct answer: C. Non-conservative field
- A. Gravitational field
- B. Conservative field
- C. Non-conservative field
- D. None of these
Explanation
A conservative force is a force that does not depend on the path taken. The work done by a conservative force is independent of the path taken.A non-conservative force is a force that depends on the path taken. The work done by a non-conservative force is dependent on the path taken.Example:Gravitational force is a conservative force. The work done by gravity in moving an object from one point to another is independent of the path taken.Frictional force is a non-conservative force. The work done by friction in moving an object from one point to another is dependent on the path taken.
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