Physics (5th Edition)
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Chapter 7, Problem 40PCE
A block is acted on by a force that varies as (2.0 × 104 N/m)x for 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.21 m, and then remains constant at 4200 N for larger x. How much work does the force do on the block in moving it (a) from x = 0 to x = 0.30 m, or (b) from x = 0.10 m to x = 0.40 m?
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