A conservative force F(x) acts on a 2.5 kg particle that moves along an x axis. The potential energy U(x) associated with F(x) is graphed in Fig. 5. When the particle is at x = 3.0 m, its velocity is -2.0 m/s. (a) Find the magnitude and direction of the F(x) at x = 3.0 m. (b) Determine the position on the left where the particle can reach. (c) Determine the position on the right where the particle can reach.

A conservative force F(x) acts on a 2.5 kg particle that moves along an x axis. The potential energy U(x) associated with F(x) is graphed in Fig. 5. When the particle is at x = 3.0 m, its velocity is -2.0 m/s. (a) Find the magnitude and direction of the F(x) at x = 3.0 m. (b) Determine the position on the left where the particle can reach. (c) Determine the position on the right where the particle can reach.

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