A particle moves in one dimension from rest under the influence of a force that varies with the distance travelled by the particle as shown in the figure. The kinetic energy of the particle after it has travelled 3 m is
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(a) |
4 J |
(b) |
2.5 J |
(c) |
5 J |
(d) |
6.5 J |
A particle moves in one dimension from rest under the influence of a force that varies with the distance travelled by the particle as shown in the figure. The kinetic energy of the particle after it has travelled 3 m is
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(a) |
4 J |
(b) |
2.5 J |
(c) |
5 J |
(d) |
6.5 J |
= Area under F-x graph
K.E = W = (3+2) (3−2) + 2 2
=2.5 + 4
= 6.5 J