If 
and 
represent the work done in moving a particle from A to B along three different paths 1, 2 and 3 respectively (as shown) in the gravitational field of a point mass m, find the correct relation between 
and 
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Gravitational force is a conservative force and work done against it is a point function i.e. does not depend on the path.
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