The Only Force Acting on a 1

question 49

Multiple Choice

The only force acting on a 1.6-kg body as it moves along the x axis is given in the figure. If the velocity of the body at x = 2.0 m is 5.0 m/s, what is its kinetic energy at x = 5.0 m?

• A) 52 J
• B) 44 J
• C) 36 J
• D) 60 J
• E) 25 J

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