F, (N) x (m) 0.05 0.10 The graph above shows a conservative force Fx as a function of position x acting on an object in a closed system. If this is the only force acting on the object, what happens to the potential energy of the system as the object moves from 0m to 0.10 m? A It increases only. B. It decreases only. It increases and then decreases. D It decreases and then increases. It does not change.

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**Question 2**

The graph above shows a conservative force \( F_x \) as a function of position \( x \) acting on an object in a closed system. If this is the only force acting on the object, what happens to the potential energy of the system as the object moves from 0 m to 0.10 m?

- **A** It increases only.
- **B** It decreases only.
- **C** It increases and then decreases.
- **D** It decreases and then increases.
- **E** It does not change.

**Graph Explanation:**
The graph plots force \( F_x \) (in Newtons) on the y-axis against position \( x \) (in meters) on the x-axis. The force is positive and starts at a magnitude at \( x = 0 \), decreases linearly to zero at \( x = 0.05 \), becomes negative afterward, and then increases back to zero at \( x = 0.10 \).
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 2** The graph above shows a conservative force \( F_x \) as a function of position \( x \) acting on an object in a closed system. If this is the only force acting on the object, what happens to the potential energy of the system as the object moves from 0 m to 0.10 m? - **A** It increases only. - **B** It decreases only. - **C** It increases and then decreases. - **D** It decreases and then increases. - **E** It does not change. **Graph Explanation:** The graph plots force \( F_x \) (in Newtons) on the y-axis against position \( x \) (in meters) on the x-axis. The force is positive and starts at a magnitude at \( x = 0 \), decreases linearly to zero at \( x = 0.05 \), becomes negative afterward, and then increases back to zero at \( x = 0.10 \).
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