MCQ
There will be decrease in potential energy of the system, if work is done upon the system by
  • A
    Any conservative or non-conservative force
  • B
    A non-conservative force
  • A conservative force
  • D
    None of the above

Answer

Correct option: C.
A conservative force
c
(c) Potential energy will increase when work is done by the system against a conservative force.

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