A force F = −KX2(X≠0) acts on a particle in x-direction. The work done by this force in displacing the particle from x = +a to x = +2a is. (Where k is a positive constant)
A
−k2a
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B
+k2a
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C
ka
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D
−ka
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Solution
The correct option is A−k2a Given that , F=−Kx2 , Where x is the position of particle .
Work done by this force , W=∫2aaF.dx=∫2aa−Kx2dx=[Kx]2aa=K2a−Ka=−K2a