Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]PhysicsWork and Energy
The negative of the work done on a system by conservative internal forces equals the change in
Options
- Akinetic energy
- Bpotential energy
- Ctotal energy
- Dmechanical energy
Correct answer
B. potential energy
Step-by-step solution
By definition, the change in potential energy of a system is equal to the negative of the work done by conservative internal forces on the system. U = -W_ c where U is the change in potential energy and W_ c is the work done by conservative internal forces.