Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-11823-072-5

Chapter 8 - Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy - Problems - Page 208: 76e

Answer

The external force is conservative in situation (b) and situation (d).

Work Step by Step

According to the answers for part (a) to part (d), the the net work done on the particle by the external force for the round trip is zero in situation (b) and situation (d). Therefore, by the definition of a conservative force, the external force is conservative in situation (b) and situation (d).
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