This is seems like an easy question

  • Thread starter Thread starter neotriz
  • Start date Start date
Join the discussion
Registration is free. Ask a follow-up in this thread, or start your own.
1 reply · 1K views
neotriz
Messages
15
Reaction score
0
This is seems like an easy question...

Homework Statement


A single conservative force acts on a 5.00 kg particle. The equation Fx = (2x + 4) N describes this force, where x is in meters. As the particle moves along the x-axis from x = 2.20 m to x = 6.60 m.

Calculate the change in the potential energy of the system

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution



Since it just only involves horizontally, I thought the Potential Energy would be zero, but it's telling me it's wrong.

?
 
Physics news on Phys.org


I think you should look up relevant equations, like how work done by a conservative force F will be W = -ΔU where ΔU is the change in the potential energy. So W = Fd (force*distance) or W = Fdcosθ...