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Question
What is a common example of a nonconservative force?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Kinetic friction is a classic example of a nonconservative force. The work done by friction depends on the path length (longer path = more work), and it dissipates mechanical energy into thermal energy (heat), which cannot be fully recovered as macroscopic kinetic or potential energy.
Hint
This type of force always opposes motion and converts mechanical energy into heat.