Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Work and Energy - Check Your Understanding - Page 160: 14

Answer

e) is correct.

Work Step by Step

The work-energy theorem states that $$W_{nc}=E_f-E_0$$ It is given that $W_{nc}\gt0$. From the equation above, we can conclude that $(E_f-E_0)\gt0$ or $E_f\gt E_0$: the total mechanical energy of the particle increases. e) is correct.
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