The force applied against a moving object travelling on a linear path is given by #F(x)= x^2+e^x #. How much work would it take to move the object over #x in [3,7] #?
1 Answer
Feb 13, 2016
Work=Force x distance = Fx. However, the force is changing with x (i.e. F is a function of x), so integration should be used to solve this problem. Do this and you'll find:
Work = 1181.9 J
Explanation:
Work=Force x distance = Fx. However, the force is changing with x (i.e. F is a function of x), so integration should be used to solve this problem. By doing this you're taking the work done over tiny (i.e. infinitesimally small) steps in x and summing them all up to get the total work.
To find the work done integrate F(x) between the limits 3 and 7:
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Work = 1181.9 J