Question

Assertion : The work done by the spring force in a cyclie process is zero. Reason : Spring force is a conservative force.
A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is a the correct explanation of assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If assertion is true and reason are false.

Answer 1

In case of spring forces, the work done only depends on the initial and final positions. So spring force is a conservative force and in cyclie process the initial and final positions are same.