In which of the following cases can the work done increase the potential energy?
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a
Against both conservative and non-conservative forces
b
Against conservative forces only
c
Against non-conservative forces only
d
Against neither conservative nor non-conservative.
answer is B.
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The work done against non-conservative forces is dissipated as heat, sound etc. i.e., it does not increase potential energy. But work done against conservative force increases the potential energy as ∆U=-∫F→.ds→ , where F is conservative force.