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steph3824
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Homework Statement
In an experiment, one of the forces exerted on a proton is F=<-ax2,0> where a =12N/m2. Calculate the work done by this force as the proton moves along a straight-line path from the point ri=<0.10m,0> to the point rf=<0.30m, 0.40 m>
Homework Equations
I'm not sure if I would use W=F*change in x (don't know how to type in the delta symbol) since it says it's a straight line path, or if I would use W=F*change in r since the problem contains r's in it
The Attempt at a Solution
I'm not too sure what to do here. I see that I'm given a Fx and Fybut I don't know exactly what to do with the multiple r's. Thanks for any help!