The force on a 2 kg object varies with position as shown in fig. below. If the object was initially at rest, find its speed in m/s at x = 2.5 m. (write the answer with three significant figures only).

The force on a 2 kg object varies with position as shown in fig. below. If the object was initially at rest, find its speed in m/s at x = 2.5 m. (write the answer with three significant figures only).

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The force on a 2 kg object varies with position as shown in fig. below. If
the object
was initially at rest, find its speed in m/s at x = 2.5 m.
(write the answer with three significant figures only).
X(m)
Answer:
(N) (x)d

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