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What are conservative forces?

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What are conservative forces?

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Conservative forces are forces for which the work done depends only on the initial and final positions, not on the path followed. Hence, the work done by a conservative force around a closed path is zero.

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Chapter 8: Electrostatics - Intext Questions [Page 186]

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Balbharati Physics [English] Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 8 Electrostatics
Intext Questions | Q 1. | Page 186
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