College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 5 - Work and Energy - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 175: 22

Answer

$-3J$

Work Step by Step

There are two triangles. Work done is basically area under the F vs x curve. First triangle has (+) area, second triangle has (-) area. First triangle area =W= $\frac{1}{2}\times2\times6=6J$ Second triangle area = W = $\frac{1}{2}\times3\times(-6)=-9J$ Total work done = $6-9=-3J$
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