Question
Physics Question on work, energy and power
The potential energy of a system increases if work is done
A
upon the system by a nonconservative force
B
by the system against a conservative force
C
by the system against a non conservative force
D
upon the system by a conservative force
Answer
by the system against a conservative force
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is Option B) by the system against a conservative force
Potential energy will increase when work is done by the system against a conservative force.
-U = W conservative force
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