Work: a Graph of the Force on an Object as a Function

question 29

Multiple Choice

Work: A graph of the force on an object as a function of its position is shown in the figure. Determine the amount of work done by this force on the object during a displacement from x = -2.00 m to x = 2.00 m. (Assume an accuracy of 3 significant figures for the numbers on the graph.)

• A) -12.0 J
• B) -3.00 J
• C) -1.00 J
• D) 12.0 J
• E) 3.00 J

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