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Homework Statement
The graph shows the acceleration of a particle with mass 2.00kg, as a function of its position x. The particle experiences an external force Fxi. It starts from rest at x=x0=0m.
How much work is done on the particle at:
x=4.00m
x=7.00m
x=9.00m
What is the particles speed, and direction, in the same three positions?
This is not the original problem statement, but I had to translate it in order for you guys to understand it I guess. :)
Homework Equations
Not sure. I can't use the kinemtic equations, since my acceleration is not constant, but a function of the particles possition. Also, I don't have the information needed to use the work-energy-theorem: change in kinetic energy=work done=(1/2)m*v^2.
The Attempt at a Solution
Really not sure where to start. I'm used to having a graph of the force vs. position, and then I can just calculate the area under the f_x(x) curve, but I can't do that here. Is there an easy way to go from acceleration to force? Was thinking about Newtons second law, because then the units would work out.
Thanks for your time. :)