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A position dependent force F = (7 - 2x + 3x² ) N acts on a small object of mass 2 kg to displace it from x = 0 to x = 5m . The work done in joule is

Options

A

70 J

B

270 J

C

35 J

D

135 J

Correct Answer :

135 J

Solution :

Correct Option: The correct option is 135 J.

Step-by-step Explanation:

To find the work done by a variable force F(x) acting on an object as it moves from an initial position xi to a final position xf, we use the integration of force with respect to displacement:

W=xixfF(x)dx

Here, the force function is given by:
F(x)=7-2x+3x2

The object is displaced from the initial position xi=0 to the final position xf=5 m.

Substituting the force function and the limits into the work equation, we get:
W=05(7-2x+3x2)dx

Now, perform the integration term-by-term:
7dx=7x
-2xdx=-x2
3x2dx=x3

Combining the integrated terms, we have:
W=[7x-x2+x3]05

Substitute the limits into the integrated expression:
W=(7(5)-(5)2+(5)3)-(7(0)-(0)2+(0)3)

Simplify each component:
W=(35-25+125)-0
W=10+125
W=135 J

Thus, the total work done is 135 J.

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