For a force to be a conservative force, when applied to a single test body
A) it must have the same value at all points in space.
B) it must have the same direction at all points in space.
C) it must be parallel to a displacement in any direction.
D) equal work must be done in equal displacements.
E) no net work must be done for motion in closed paths.

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For a force to be considered conservative, the key characteristic is that no net work is done by the force when the object moves in a closed path, returning to its initial position. This means that the energy conserved in the process, allowing potential energy to be well-defined and conserved.

For a Force to Be a Conservative Force, When Applied