STANDARD Physics Conservative and Non-conservative Forces MCQ Question
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
No work is done if the displacement is perpendicular to the direction of the applied force.
If the angle between the force and displacement vectors is obtuse, then the work done is negative.
Frictional force is a non-conservative.
All the central forces are non-conservative.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
All the central forces are conservative. All other statements are correct.
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