A Particle Moving Along the X Axis Is Acted Upon

question 22

Multiple Choice

A particle moving along the x axis is acted upon by a single force F = F₀e^-kx, where F₀ and k are constants. The particle is released from rest at x = 0. It will attain a maximum kinetic energy of:

• A) F₀/k
• B) F₀/e^k
• C) kF₀
• D) 1/2(kF₀)²
• E) ke^kF₀

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