Question: The work done by a conservative force is indicated in FIGURE 8-23 for a variety of different paths connecting the points A and B. What

The work done by a conservative force is indicated in FIGURE 8-23 for a variety of different paths connecting the points A and B. What is the work done by this force
(a) On path 1
(b) On path 2?
W = 18 J %3D A W = 15J Path 1 W = -5J Path 2 W = -6J

W = 18 J %3D A W = 15J Path 1 W = -5J Path 2 W = -6J

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