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sunnnystrong
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Homework Statement
A particle has the potential energy shown in the figure. (Figure 1) What is the
x-component of the force on the particle at x =5, 15, 25, and 35 cm?
I'm stuck on finding the Fx at 25 & 35 cm.
Homework Equations
F = -du/dx
100 N = 1J/cm
The Attempt at a Solution
Slope throughout 20-40 cm is a constant positive .5.
So at 25 cm it should be :
F = -.5/25cm * 100 = -2 N
This is incorrect. I'm really confused?