As an Object Moves from Point a to Point B

question 26

Multiple Choice

As an object moves from point A to point B only two forces act on it: one force is nonconservative and does -30 J of work,the other force is conservative and does +50 J of work.Between A and B,

• A)the kinetic energy of object increases,mechanical energy decreases.
• B)the kinetic energy of object decreases,mechanical energy decreases.
• C)the kinetic energy of object decreases,mechanical energy increases.
• D)the kinetic energy of object increases,mechanical energy increases.
• E)None of the above.

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