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Conservative and non-conservative
In case of conservative forces

A
Work done is path independent
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B
In a closed path net work done is zero
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C
Potential energy is defined only for conservative forces
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D
If only conservative forces are acting on a system its mechanical energy should remain constant
Forces which are not conservative is non conservative
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Solution

The correct option is A Work done is path independent
It is not always true that the work done by an external force is stored as some form of potential energy.
So, path is independent.
Hence,
oprion (A) is correct answer.

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