FIGURE 7-3
-An object is under the influence of a force as represented by the force vs. position graph in Fig. 7-3. What is the work done as the object moves from 4 m to 6 m?

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FIGURE 7-3 
-An object is under the influence of a force as represented by the force vs. position graph in Fig. 7-3. What is the work done as the object moves from 4 m to 6 m?

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The work done is equal to the area under the force vs. position graph. The area under the graph from 4 m to 6 m is a rectangle with a height of 5 N and a width of 2 m. Therefore, the work done is 5 N * 2 m = 10 J.

FIGURE 7-3 -An Object Is Under the Influence of a Force as a Force