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JEE Mains · Physics · STD 11 - 5. work,energy,power and collision

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion \(\mathbf{A}\) and the other is labelled as Reason \(\mathbf{R}\)
Assertion A: In a central force field, the work done is independent of the path chosen.
Reason R: Every force encountered in mechanics does not have an associated potential energy.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

  1. A \(\mathbf{A}\) is false but \(\mathbf{R}\) is true
  2. B Both \(\mathbf{A}\) and \(\mathbf{R}\) are true but \(\mathbf{R}\) is NOT the correct explanation of \(\mathbf{A}\)
  3. C \(\mathbf{A}\) is true but \(\mathbf{R}\) is false
  4. D Both \(\mathbf{A}\) and \(\mathbf{R}\) are true and \(\mathbf{R}\) is the correct explanation of \(\mathbf{A}\)
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(B) Both \(\mathbf{A}\) and \(\mathbf{R}\) are true but \(\mathbf{R}\) is NOT the correct explanation of \(\mathbf{A}\)

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Assertion is correct as central forces are conservative in nature, i.e. work done is independent of path. Reason is true as some forces in mechanics like, friction are non-conservative because work done depends on path and only conservative forces have an associated potential…
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