The potential energy of a particle moving along the x axis is shown in Figure 8-34. When

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The potential energy of a particle moving along the x axis is shown in Figure 8-34. When the particle is at x = 1.0 m it has 3.6 J of kinetic energy. Give approximate answers to the following questions.

(a) What is the total mechanical energy of the system?

(b) What is the smallest value of x the particle can reach?

(c) What is the largest value of x the particle can reach?

п0.0А 6.0J- 5.0J 2.0J х 5.0 m 1.0 m 2.0 m 3.0 m 4.0 m
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Physics

ISBN: 978-0321976444

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Authors: James S. Walker

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