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The conservative force exerted on a given particle as a function of position x is found to be F(x)=−3x+1 for positive x values, where x is given in meters.
From x=1m to x=3m, by how much does the particle's potential energy change?

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0.000J
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0.693J
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0.750J
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2.079J
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4.159J
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Solution

The correct option is D 2.079J
The force exerted by weird F=3x+1 N

Potential energy U(x)=Fdx=3x+1dx=3ln(x+1) J

Thus change in potential energy ΔU=Ux=3Ux=1
ΔU=3ln(3+1)[3ln(1+1)]=3ln43ln2=2.079 J

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