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where does energy go if work is done by a non-conservative force ?

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The energy changes

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When an non-conservative force (for example friction, air resistance, applied force) does work on an object, the total mechanical energy (Ek+Ep) of that object changes. If positive work is done, then the object will gain energy. If negative work is done, then the object will lose energy.

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