Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11
What is the condition for a force to be classified as conservative?
A
The work done by the force depends only on the initial and final positions.
B
The work done by the force depends on the velocity of the object.
C
The force must always act in the direction of motion.
D
The force must have a constant magnitude throughout the motion.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
A conservative force, such as gravity, has the property that the work done depends only on the initial and final positions, not on the path taken. This is directly supported by the statement in the NCERT context.
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