In a Given Frictionless Displacement of a Particle, Its Kinetic

question 63

Multiple Choice

In a given frictionless displacement of a particle, its kinetic energy increases by 25 J while its potential energy decreases by 10 J. Determine the work of the nonconservative forces acting on the particle during this displacement.

• A) −15 J
• B) +35 J
• C) +15 J
• D) −35 J
• E) +55 J

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