On a force vs. position graph, the area under curve is a representation of
A) force.
B) position.
C) kinetic energy.
D) potential energy.
E) work.

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The area under a force vs. position graph represents the work done by the force. Work is defined as the product of force and displacement in the direction of the force. Therefore, the area under the curve on the graph represents the work done by the force.

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