Potential & Kinetic Energy Calc: x0=3.2m to x1=2.8m | Help Needed

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The problem involves calculating the change in potential and kinetic energy of a particle under the influence of a conservative force defined by a quadratic function of position. The specific positions of interest are from x0=3.2m to x1=2.8m.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning

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  • The original poster attempts to compute the change in potential energy and kinetic energy but initially believes the change is zero. They express uncertainty about their calculated kinetic energy value.

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Some participants provide guidance on how to approach the calculation of potential energy using integration of the force function. The original poster acknowledges the assistance received, indicating that the suggested method was helpful.

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The original poster's calculations and assumptions about the energy changes are questioned, highlighting potential misunderstandings in the application of the concepts involved.

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i need help for this problem.

A single conservative force acting on a particle varies as:

F=(-Ax+Bx^2)iN

where A=48N/m and B=93N/m^2 and x is in meters.
Find the change in potential energy as the particle moves from x0=3.2m to x1=2.8m. Answer in units of J.
Find the change in kinetic energy of the particle between the same two points. Answer in units of J.

I tried this problem and I thought it was zero. However, the answer is not zero. I also thought the kinetic energy was -277.696. Can anybody verify this answer? Thanks.
 
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Try this:
[tex]\Delta U = -\int_{x_o}^{x_f} F(x)\cdot dx[/tex]
 
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Thanks a lot

It worked. Thanks.
 
cool thanks :)
 
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