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?
A
0.000J
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B
0.693J
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C
0.750J
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D
2.079J
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E
4.159J
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Solution
The correct option is D2.079J 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=U∣∣∣x=3−U∣∣∣x=1