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Standard XII

Physics

Thermodynamic Processes

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The potential energy function of a particle in the $x - y$ plane is given by $U = k (x + y)$ , where $k$ is a constant. The work done by the conservative force in moving a particle from (1, 1) to (2, 3) is

- 3 k

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Solution

The correct option is C $- 3 k$
Work done by conservative force
$= - Δ U$
$= U_{i} - U_{f}$
$= [k (1 + 1)] - [k (2 + 3)]$
$= - 3 k$

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Work done by conservative force
$= - Δ U$
$= U_{i} - U_{f}$
$= [k (1 + 1)] - [k (2 + 3)]$
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