A force which does not depend on the path taken to increase the potential energy is

Non-conservative force

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Frictional force

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Conservative force

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Viscous force

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Solution

The correct option is C
Conservative force

A force which does not depend on the path taken to increase the potential energy is a conservative force. Frictional and viscous forces are non-conservative forces, so they are path dependent.

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