Which of the following is an example of a nonconservative force?
A)gravity
B)magnetism
C)friction
D)Both choices A and B are valid.

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Nonconservative forces are those forces in which the work done is dependent on the path taken. Friction is a nonconservative force because it dissipates energy in the form of heat and the work done by it is independent of the path taken. Gravity and magnetism are examples of conservative forces because they do not dissipate energy and the work done by them is independent of the path taken.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Nonconservative