Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Exercises and Problems - Page 106: 63

Answer

$W=\frac{F_0x_0}{3}$

Work Step by Step

We know the following equation for work: $W=\int_0^{x}F(x)dx$ Thus, we find: $W=\int_0^{x_0}\frac{F_0}{x^2}x^2dx$ $W = \frac{F_0}{x_0^2} \frac{x_0^3}{3}$ $W=\frac{F_0x_0}{3}$
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