PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
Answer the following in brief, referring only to general mechanical forces.
(i) Define a conservative force.
(ii) State any two equivalent conditions that must be satisfied by a force so that it can be called conservative.
(iii) List any two familiar forces that are conservative and any two that are non-conservative. Give one-line justification for the classification of each force you mention.