Q.

Gravitational force is a central force which is always conservative. Which of the following forces is noncentral and conservative in nature?

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a

Electrostatic force

b

Force due to friction

c

Magnetic force on a free charge particle

d

Spring force

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The spring force is represented by F=-kx, which is non central. But the work done in a round trip under this force field will be zero. Hence it is conservative.

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