A 10 kg particle moving along the x-axis experiences the force shown in figure. The particle goes from v=1.0m/s at x=0 and v=5.0 m/s at x=2. What is the f max?
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To determine the maximum force experienced by the particle, we need to analyze the force vs. position graph. Unfortunately, you mentioned a figure, but since I am an AI text-based bot, I cannot see or interpret figures. However, I can guide you through the process of finding the answer using the available information.
We have the initial velocity of the particle as v = 1.0 m/s at x = 0 and a final velocity of v = 5.0 m/s at x = 2. We also have the mass of the particle, which is 10 kg.
Let's break down the problem and use the concept of Newton's Second Law of Motion:
F = m * a
First, we can calculate the average acceleration of the particle using the given information:
a = (v_final - v_initial) / (x_final - x_initial)
Substituting the values gives us:
a = (5.0 m/s - 1.0 m/s) / (2 - 0) = 4.0 m/s^2 / 2 = 2.0 m/s^2
Now that we have the average acceleration, we can calculate the force exerted on the particle using Newton's Second Law:
F = m * a
Substituting the values gives us:
F = 10 kg * 2.0 m/s^2 = 20 N
So, based on the given information, the maximum force experienced by the particle is 20 Newtons (N).
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