An object of mass m has a speed v0 as it passes through the origin, on it's way out along the +x axis, it is subjected to a retarding force given by Fx=−Ax. Here, A is a positive constant. Find its x− coordinate when it stops.
A
v0√mA
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B
2v0√mA
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C
v0√2mA
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D
v0√m2A
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Solution
The correct option is Av0√mA
Using work energy theorem
Kf−Ki=WF=∫Fdx 0−12mv20=∫x0−Axdx ∴12mv20=Ax22 or x=v0√mA