Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Work Power Energy

Question:

A force F acting on an object varies with distance x as shown here.

The force is in N and x in m. The work done by the force in moving the object from x = 0 to x = 6 m : 

Options:

18.0 J

13.5 J

4.5 J

9.0 J

Correct Answer:

13.5 J

Explanation:

W = area under curve 

Area = = (3× 3) + (1/2)(3)(3) = 13.5 J