Calculate the work down by the force on the object

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The discussion revolves around calculating the work done by a force on an object based on its displacement, with specific values provided (160J, 200J, and 480J). Participants express confusion regarding the question about the "two possible outcomes" of the work done. It is suggested that this refers to the changes in energy resulting from the work, prompting consideration of where the additional energy might go. Clarification is sought on how work impacts the object's energy state. Understanding these outcomes is crucial for grasping the relationship between work and energy in physics.
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its the second part of the question that I don't understand:

according the graph shown, the net force acting on an object varies wth the object's displacement. Calculate the work down by the force on the object at the various displacements listed below (i won't bother telling you since you don't have the graph, but I figured out the work done to be these)

a)the work down = 160J
b)200J
c)480J

"state two possible outcomes of the work above being done on the object". I don't know what they mean by that...

Please explain!
 
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Hi Shaley! :smile:

(can't you vary the titles of your threads? :wink:)
Shaley said:
"state two possible outcomes of the work above being done on the object". I don't know what they mean by that...

I'll guess they mean that work done changes the energy, so where does the extra energy go? :smile:
 

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