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If W1, W2 and W3 represent the work done in moving a particle from A to B along three different paths 12 and 3 respectively (as shown) in the gravitational field of a point mass m. Find the correct relation between W1, W2 and W3.

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Options:
  • A W1>W2>W3
  • B W1=W2=W3
  • C W1<W2<W3
  • D W2>W1>W3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: W1=W2=W3
Gravitational field is a conservative force field. In a conservative force field work done is path independent

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