AIPMT PRELIMS2005Physics-Work, Energy and Power

AIPMT PRELIMS 2005 Physics Work Done by a Variable Force MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

A force F acting on an object varies with distance x as shown here. The force is in N and x is in m. The work done by the force in moving the object from x = 0 to x = 6 m is :

Question diagram
A

10.5 J

B

13.5 J

C

8.5 J

D

6.5 J

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The work done is the area under the force-distance graph. The area consists of a rectangle and a triangle. Calculating the total area gives 10.5 J.

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