A 1.4-kg object moves along the x axis, subject to the potential energy shown in the figure. If the object's speed at point B is 1.70 m/s, what are the approximate locations of its turning points?
___________m (left-hand turning point)
___________m (right-hand turning point)
To determine the approximate locations of the turning points, we need to locate the positions where the object's potential energy is at a minimum or maximum.
In this case, we are given a graph representing the potential energy function. To find the turning points, we need to identify the positions where the potential energy curve is flat (the slope is zero). These flat sections correspond to the maximum and minimum values of potential energy.
Here's how you can find the turning points:
1. Examine the graph of the potential energy. Look for the points where the slope is zero or changes from increasing to decreasing (or vice versa). These points indicate the turning points.
2. Locate the points on the graph where the potential energy curve has a horizontal tangent (the slope is zero). These are the possible turning points.
3. Once you have identified the possible turning points, determine their x-axis positions. Look at the x-values on the graph at those points to find the locations of the turning points.
Since the figure displaying the potential energy graph is not provided in the question, I'm unable to identify the specific x-axis positions for the turning points. However, by following the steps mentioned above and referring to the potential energy graph, you should be able to find the approximate locations of the turning points.