The Graphs Below Show the Magnitude of the Force on a Particle

question 43

Multiple Choice

The graphs below show the magnitude of the force on a particle as the particle moves along the positive x axis from the origin to x = x₁.The force is parallel to the x axis and is conservative.The maximum magnitude F₁ has the same value for all graphs.Rank the situations according to the change in the potential energy associated with the force, least (or most negative) to greatest (or most positive) .

• A)3, 1, 2
• B)1, 3, 2
• C)2, 3, 1
• D)3, 2, 1
• E)2, 1, 3

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Definitions:

Fallacy Of Composition

The erroneous reasoning that what is true of the parts must also be true of the whole.

Fallacy Of Division

A logical fallacy that occurs when one assumes that something true of a whole must also be true of its parts.

Hasty Generalization

A logical fallacy where a conclusion is drawn from insufficient evidence or sample size.

Slippery Slope Fallacy

A logical fallacy suggesting that a relatively small first step will lead to a chain of related events culminating in some significant effect, often negative, without adequate evidence to support that outcome.