The relationship between force and position is shown in the figure (in one dimensional case). Work done by the force in displacing a body from x= 1 cm to x= 5cm is :
A
700 erg
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B
70 erg
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C
60 erg
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D
20 erg
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Solution
The correct option is C 20 erg Referring figure, Work done by the force = W1+W2+W3+W4 Where, W1=areaABCM=1×10=10erg W2=areaMDEF=1×20=20erg W3=areaFGHI=1×(−20)=−20erg W4=areaIJKL=1×10=10erg ∴ Net work done =10+20−20+10=20erg