Answer:
a) U = 414 J b) v = 10.19 m / s
Explanation:
a) force and potential energy are related
F = - dU / dx
The expression for strength is
F = - 3x -5x²
Let's clear and integrate
dU = - F dx
∫dU = - ∫ (-3x - 5x²) dx
U = 3 x² /2 + 5 x³ / 3
Indicate U₀ = 0 for x = 0 this is the lower limit
U - 0 = 3/2 x² + 5/3 x³
The potential energy is
U = 3/2 x² + 5/3 x³
a) We evaluate for the point
x = 6.0 m
U = 3/2 6² + 5/3 6³
U = 54 + 360
U = 414 J
b) the force is conservative, therefore the mechanical energy is conserved
Point x = 8 m
Em₈ = K + U = ½ m v² + 3/2 x² + 5/3 x³
Em₈ = ½ 20 (-3)² + 3/2 8² + 5/3 8³
Em₈ = 90 + 96 + 853.33
Em₈ = 1039.33 J
Point x = 0
Em₀ = K + U
Em₀ = ½ 20 v² + 0
Em₈ = Em₀
1039.33 = 10 v²
v = √1039.33 / 10
v = 10.19 m / s