Find potential energy of a particle

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A 0.40 kg particle experiences a conservative force, starting with a potential energy of +40 J at point A and a speed of 10 m/s. As it moves to point B, the force performs +25 J of work on the particle. To find the potential energy at point B, one must understand the relationship between work, energy, and conservative forces. The forum emphasizes the importance of demonstrating some effort in solving the problem before receiving assistance. Clarification on concepts like "conservative energy" and the distinction between work and energy is also sought.
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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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