An object of mass m = 3 kg moves in the x direction with the potential energy U (x) shown. There are no other forces acting. On the axes provided below the graph of U (x), sketch the force F(x) that the mass experiences. If the object is released from rest at x = -2 where U = 16J, what is its velocity at x = 0 where U = –8J? U(x) (J) -16 x (m) 5 F(x) (N) х (m)

An object of mass m = 3 kg moves in the x direction with the potential energy U (x) shown. There are no other forces acting. On the axes provided below the graph of U (x), sketch the force F(x) that the mass experiences. If the object is released from rest at x = -2 where U = 16J, what is its velocity at x = 0 where U = –8J? U(x) (J) -16 x (m) 5 F(x) (N) х (m)

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Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

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