Tap every test for a conservative force
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- Work is independent of the path
- Matches the category
- Yes
- Text
- Work depends only on the end points
- Matches the category
- Yes
- Text
- Work is zero round any closed path
- Matches the category
- Yes
- Text
- Work is always positive
- Matches the category
- No
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- Work grows with the length of the route
- Matches the category
- No
- Category
- A test for a CONSERVATIVE force
Two equivalent tests, given in the chapter. Source: syllabus Physics, Ch 5 Work, Energy and Power.