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A particle is moved from (0,0) to (a,a) under a force F=(3^i+4^j) from two paths. Path 1 is OP and path 2 is OQP. Let W1 and W2 be the works done by this force along two paths. Then

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W1=W2
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W1=2W2
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W2=2W1
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W2=4W1
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Solution

The correct option is A W1=W2
Given, force F=3^i+4^j N
Initial position (r1)=0^i+0^j
Final position (r2)=a^i+a^j

In path 1(OP):

W1=F.s
s=r2r1=a^i+a^j
W1=(3^i+4^j)(a^i+a^j)=3a+4a=7a J

In path 2(OQP):

W2=WOQ+WQP
Along OQ: Initial position r1=0^i+0^j
Final position r2=a^i+0^j
sOQ=r2r1=a^i
WOQ=F.sOQ=(3^i+4^j)(a^i)=3a

Along QP: Initial position (r1)=a^i+0^j
Final position (r2)=a^i+a^j
sQP=r2r1=a^j
WQP=F.sQP=(3^i+4^j)(a^j)=4a
W2=3a+4a=7a

W1=W2

Hence option A is the correct answer

(We can also conclude that work done by conservative forces does not depend on the path, it depends on the initial and final position)

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