Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)Friction is a conservative force and does negative work.
• B)Potential energy may be defined by the equation U(x)= -dF(x)/dx
• C)The work done by a conservative force between two points depends on the path taken between those points.
• D)A conservative force cannot change a body's total energy.
• E)The work done by a conservative force while a body moves at constant velocity must be zero.

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