State whether the given statement is correct or not.
When total work done by a conservative force on the system is positive than the potential energy associated with this force decreases.

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According to given statement,
When total work done by a conservative force on the system is positive then the potential energy associated with this force decreases.
This statement is true because a conservative force does a potential work on a body when it displaces the body in the direction of force. As a result, the body moves towards the centre of force which decreases the separation between the two, thereby decreasing potential energy of the body.
Final Answer: Yes.

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State whether the given statement is correct or not. When total work done by a conservative force on the system is positive than the potential energy associated with this force decreases.

State whether the given statement is correct or not.
When total work done by a conservative force on the system is positive than the potential energy associated with this force decreases.