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The potential energy of a system increase if work is done
PhysicsWork Power EnergyJEE Main
Options:
  • A by the system against a conservative force
  • B by the system against a nonconservative force
  • C upon the system by a conservative force
  • D upon the system by a nonconservative force
Solution:
2014 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: by the system against a conservative force
The potential energy of a system increases if work is done by the system against a conservative force.
$$
-\Delta U=W_{\text {conservative face }}
$$

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