A Force on an Object Is Given by F(x) =

question 94

Multiple Choice

A force on an object is given by F(x) = (2.00 N/m) x + (-3.00 N/m³) x³. What is a potential energy function for this conservative force?

• A)2.00 N/m - 9.00x²
• B)(-2.00 N/m)x² + (3.00 N/m³)x⁴
• C)-2.00 N/m + (-3.00 N/m³)x²
• D)(-1.00 N/m)x² + (0.750 N/m³)x⁴
• E)-2.00 N/m + 9.00x²

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