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What does it mean when a force is described as “conservative”? Give one example of a conservative force and one example of a non-conservative force
A very simple definition of coservative force implies that work done to move an object is independent of the path taken.
W = FS ( where F is the force and S is the displacmnet)
Example: Gravitational force is an excellent exmaple of conservative force . The work done to move an object from on epoint to another under gravtational force is independent of path taken
non-conservative force: frictional force