Question

Which of the following statements regarding conservative forces is NOT correct?

• A. Total energy remains constant
• B. Work done in round trip is zero
• C. Work done is dependent on path
• D. Work done is completely recoverable

Answer 1

The correct option is C Work done is dependent on path

Work done by a conservative force depends only on the intial and final position of the body on which the force acts. If the work done by a force is dependent on path, then the force is non-conservative in nature.

So, option c is an incorrect statement.