Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Work Power Energy

Question:

In which of the following cases can the work done increase the potential energy ? 

Options:

Non-conservative forces only

Neither conservative and non-conservative forces

Both conservative and non-conservative forces

Conservative forces only

Correct Answer:

Conservative forces only

Explanation:

In case of non-conservative forces, the work done is dissipated as heat, sound, etc it does not increase the potential energy. But in case of conservative forces, work done is responsible for increasing or decreasing the potential energy.