Question
A force F acting on an object varies with distance x as shown here. The force is in newton and distance is in metre. The work done by the force in moving the object from x = 0 to x = 6 m is
4.5 J
13.5 J
9.0
18.0 J
Solution
B.
13.5 J
The work done will be the area of the F-x graph. Work done in moving the object from x = O to x = 6 m is given by
W = area of rectangle + area of triangle
W = 9 + 4.5 = 13.5 J