Calculate the work down by the force on the object

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The discussion focuses on calculating the work done by a force on an object as it varies with displacement. The calculated work values are 160J, 200J, and 480J for different displacements. Participants also explore the implications of this work, particularly regarding energy transformation and potential outcomes of the work done on the object. The inquiry centers on understanding how the energy changes as a result of the work performed.

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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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