Question: A force F(vector) is in the x-direction and has a magnitude that depends on x. Sketch a possible graph of F versus x such that

A force F̅(vector) is in the x-direction and has a magnitude that depends on x. Sketch a possible graph of F versus x such that the force does zero work on an object that moves from x1 to x2, even though the force magnitude is not zero at all x in this range.

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