Work Done by a Conservative Force
A particle moves along an arbitrary path within a uniform gravitational field. The particle’s initial and final positions are at the same vertical height. During its motion, the particle is also subject to non-conservative forces. What is the net work done on the particle by the gravitational force?
A
It depends on the specific path taken
B
It is proportional to the path length
C
It is zero
D
It equals the work done by non-conservative forces
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