The distance x moved by a body of mass 0.5 kg due to a force varies with time t as
x=3t2+4t+5
where x is expressed in metre and t in second. What is the work done by the force in the first 2 seconds?
75 J
Velocity, v=dxdt=ddt(3t2+4t+5)=6t+4
Acceleration, a=dvdt=ddt(6t+4)=6 ms−2
Therefore, applied force, F=ma=0.5×6=3N
Now, the distance moved in 2 s, x=3×(2)2+(4×2)+5=25 m
∴ Work done,W=Fx=3×25=75J
Hence, the correct choice is (c).