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Potential Energy & Equilibrium

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion 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

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Answer: (b)

A: a central force $F(r)\hat r$ is conservative, so its work is path-independent. True.
R: forces like friction have no potential energy. True.
R talks about non-conservative forces, so it does not explain A.
So the answer is (b).

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