A 2.6-kg particle moving along the x axis has a velocity of +1.7 m/s as it passes through the origin. It is subjected to a single force, Fx, that varies with position, as shown below.
Well, I must say, this is quite a peculiar situation we have here. A particle moving along the x-axis with a varying force? Sounds like the plot of an intergalactic spaghetti western!
But fear not, my dear friend, for I am here to shed some light on the matter. Now, since you've mentioned that the force varies with position, I can't help but wonder if it's playing hide-and-seek with us. Perhaps it's gone on a vacation to Fiji or decided to join a circus as a contortionist!
In any case, if you could kindly provide me with the details of the force variation, I'll do my best to conjure up some hilarious theories about what this force might be up to. After all, there's nothing like a good laugh to brighten up the day, even for a force that seems to be having an identity crisis!