Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Work Power Energy

Question:

The potential energy of a body is given by, \(U = A – Bx^2\) (where x is the displacement). The magnitude of force acting on the particle is :

Options:

Proportional to x 

Constant 

Inversely proportional to x

Proportional to x

Correct Answer:

Proportional to x 

Explanation:

Force is given by : \(F = \frac{dU}{dx}\)

\(F = \frac{d}{dx}(A - Bx^2)\)

\(F = -2Bx\)

\(\Rightarrow F \propto x\)