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Question
When a conservative force does positive work on a body, the potential energy of the body ______.
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Increases
Decreases
Remains unaltered
Solution
When a conservative force does positive work on a body, the potential energy of the body decreases.
Explanation:
When a conservative force performs positive work on a body, it moves the body in the direction of the force. Consequently, the body moves closer to the centre of the force. This action reduces the distance between them, leading to a decrease in the body's potential energy.
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