Rankers Physics
Topic: Work Energy and Power
Subtopic: Work Energy Theorem

A force act on a 2 kg particle such a way that position of the particle as a function of time is given by x = 3t -4t²+t³, Where x is in meter and t is in second. Work done during first 4 second is 
20 J
32 J
176 J
352 J

Solution:

Given x = 3t -4t²+t³ differentiating v = dx/dt = 3-8t+ 3t², 

Initial speed = 3 m/s

Final speed = 3-32+48= 19 m/s

From Work Energy Theorem,

Work Done = Change in Kinetic Energy= ½×2×(19²-3²)= 352 J 

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