Question
The work done by all the forces (external and internal) on a system equals the change in:
  1. Total energy.
  2. Kinetic energy.
  3. Potential energy.
  4. None of these.

Answer

  1. Total energy.
Explanation:
The work done by all the forces (external and internal) on a system is equal to the change in the total energy.

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