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The discussion revolves around calculating the potential energy of a 0.40 kg particle moving under a conservative force. At point A, the particle has a potential energy of +40 J and a speed of 10 m/s. As the particle moves to point B, the conservative force does +25 J of work on it. The potential energy at point B can be determined using the work-energy principle, which states that the change in potential energy equals the work done by the conservative force.

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can anyone help me in this please .. I'm having difficulity in this physix course

a 0.40 kg particle moves under the influence of a single conservation force. at point A where the particle has a speed of 10 m/s , the potential energy associated with the conservative force is +40 J. as the particle moves from A to B, the force does +25 J of work on the particle. what is the value of the potential energy at point B ?
 
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Hawraa said:
can anyone help me in this please .. I'm having difficulity in this physix course

a 0.40 kg particle moves under the influence of a single conservation force. at point A where the particle has a speed of 10 m/s , the potential energy associated with the conservative force is +40 J. as the particle moves from A to B, the force does +25 J of work on the particle. what is the value of the potential energy at point B ?
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the problem is i don't know what does " conservative energy" mean .. and I don't know the difference between work and energy :S
 

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