For which of the following force, work done is independent of path?

Gravitational

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Frictional

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Viscous

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Air resistance

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Solution

The correct option is A Gravitational
For conservative force work done is independent of path. Gravitational force is conservative.

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List - I	List - II
a) non-conservative force	e) depends on mass
b) conservative force	f) work done is independent of path
c) deceleration due to friction on rough horizontal surface	g) workdone depends on path
d) accelerating force on a smooth inclined surface	h) independent of mass

List I	List II
a. nonconservative froce	e. depends on mass
b. conservative force	f. work done independent of path
c. deceleration due to friction on rough horizontal surface	g. work done depends on path
d. accelerating force on a smooth inclined surface	h. independent of mass

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