The above graph shows the potential energy U(x) of a particle as a function of its position x. The total mechanical energy in the system is marked with the dashed horizontal line at 4 Joules.  As we know, the particle has a constant total energy of 4.0 Joules, as shown by the dashed line on the graph. Based on this information, determine the kinetic energy of the particle at the following positions x = 2.0 m x = 4.0 m

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The above graph shows the potential energy U(x) of a particle as a function of its position x. The total mechanical energy in the system is marked with the dashed horizontal line at 4 Joules. 
As we know, the particle has a constant total energy of 4.0 Joules, as shown by the dashed line on the graph.

Based on this information, determine the kinetic energy of the particle at the following positions
x = 2.0 m
x = 4.0 m

U(x)
(joules)
2
3
4
x (meters)
%24
2.
Transcribed Image Text:U(x) (joules) 2 3 4 x (meters) %24 2.
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