1. A particle is subject to a force `F_x` that varies with position as shown in the figure. Find the work done by the force on the particle as it moves (a) from `x = 0` to `x = 5.00 m`, (b) from `x = 5.00 m` to `x = 10.0 m`, (c) from `x = 10.0 m` to `x = 15.0 m`. (d) What is the total work done by the force over the distance `x = 0` to `x = 15.0 m`?
1. A particle is subject to a force F_x that varies with position as shown in the figure. Find the work done by the force on the particle as it moves (a) from x = 0 to x = 5.00 m, (b) from x = 5.00 m to x = 10.0 m, (c) from x = 10.0 m to x = 15.0 m. (d) What is the total work done by the force over the distance x = 0 to x = 15.0 m?
Hint
The work done by the force is equal to the area under the cure
Answer
(a) `W_a = 7.5 J` (b) `W_b = 15 J` (c) `W_c = 7.5 J`
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