Physics · WORK, ENERGY AND POWER

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The work done by a conservative force on an object moving between two fixed points depends on the specific path taken. Statement II: Potential energy function \( V(x) \) can be defined only for conservative forces. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A
   Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. B
   Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. C
   Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
4. D
   Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.