A graph depicts force versus position. What represents the work done by the force over the given displacement?
A. The work done is equal to the product of the maximum force times the maximum position.
B. The work done is equal to the area under the curve.
C. Work cannot be determined from this type of graph.
D. The work done is equal to the length of the curve.
E. The work done is equal to the slope of the curve.
Answer (2)
The work done by a force over a given displacement , as represented in a force versus position graph, is equal to the area under the curve. ;
The work done by a force over a given displacement in a force versus position graph is equal to the area under the curve. This means that calculating the area provides the total work done by the force. Thus, the best answer is B.
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