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Work, Power and Energy: Conservative Field MCQ

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Conservative FieldMediumQuestion 30434

Question

A particle moves from A to B in a gravitational field by two different paths (path 1: straight; path 2: curved). The work done by gravity:
  1. A
    Is more for the straight path
  2. B
    Is more for the curved path
  3. C
    Is the same for both paths
    Correct
  4. D
    Depends on the mass of the particle

Correct answer

Is the same for both paths

Explanation

Gravity is a conservative force. Work done by a conservative force depends only on initial and final positions, not the path taken.

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