Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
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Chapter 8 - Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy - Problems - Page 211: 107

Answer

The potential energy at B is $~~15~J$

Work Step by Step

Since the work done on the particle is $+25~J$, the kinetic energy at B is $25~J$ more than the kinetic energy at A. That is: $~~K_B = K_A+25~J$ We can use conservation of energy to find the potential energy at B: $K_B+U_B = K_A+U_A$ $(K_A+25~J)+U_B = K_A+U_A$ $U_B = U_A-25~J$ $U_B = 40~J-25~J$ $U_B = 15~J$ The potential energy at B is $~~15~J$
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