A force is called a conservative force if: a) The work done by the force is independent of the path. b) The work done by the force is always negative. c) The work done by the force is always positive. d) The work done by the force is dependent on the path. 1. a 2. b 3. d 4. c

A force is called a conservative force if: a) The work done by the force is independent of the path. b) The work done by the force is always negative. c) The work done by the force is always positive. d) The work done by the force is dependent on the path. 1. a 2. b 3. d 4. c

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A force is called a conservative force if:
a) The work done by the force is independent of the path.
b) The work done by the force is always negative.
c) The work done by the force is always positive.
d) The work done by the force is dependent on the path.
O1.a
2. b
3. d
4. c

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