What is the difference between conservative force and non-conservative force?
A conservative force (gravity, spring) stores energy recoverably and does path-independent work; a non-conservative force (friction) dissipates energy and depends on the path.
A conservative force (gravity, spring) stores energy recoverably and does path-independent work; a non-conservative force (friction) dissipates energy and depends on the path. A reliable way to keep them apart is to focus on what each one is defined by, not just the similar-sounding words.
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conservative force vs non-conservative force
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