A single conservative force acting on a particle within a system varies as F=(-Ax+Bx²)î ,where A and B are constants, F is in newtons, and x is in meters. a) Calculate the potential energy function U(x) associated with this force for the system, taking U = 0 at x = 0. Find b) the change in potential energy as the particle moves from x = 2.00 m to x = 3.00 m. (a: U(x) = A/2 x? - B/3 x')

A single conservative force acting on a particle within a system varies as F=(-Ax+Bx²)î ,where A and B are constants, F is in newtons, and x is in meters. a) Calculate the potential energy function U(x) associated with this force for the system, taking U = 0 at x = 0. Find b) the change in potential energy as the particle moves from x = 2.00 m to x = 3.00 m. (a: U(x) = A/2 x? - B/3 x')

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