?When a particle is located a distance \(x\) meters from the origin, a force of \(\cos

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QUESTION:

When a particle is located a distance \(x\) meters from the origin, a force of \(\cos (\pi x / 3)\)newtons acts on it. How much work is done in moving the particle from \(x=1\) to \(x=2 ?\) Interpret your answer by considering the work done from \(x=1\) to \(x=1.5\) and from \(x=1.5\) to \(x=2\).

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

x

cos(pi x/3)

x=1

x=2?

x=1

x=1.5

x=1.5

x=2

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QUESTION:

When a particle is located a distance \(x\) meters from the origin, a force of \(\cos (\pi x / 3)\)newtons acts on it. How much work is done in moving the particle from \(x=1\) to \(x=2 ?\) Interpret your answer by considering the work done from \(x=1\) to \(x=1.5\) and from \(x=1.5\) to \(x=2\).

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

x

cos(pi x/3)

x=1

x=2?

x=1

x=1.5

x=1.5

x=2

ANSWER:

Step 1 of 3

In the given case  and

Therefore

First, let us evaluate

We will substitute

On differentiating, we get

Substitute back , to get

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