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12.52 Work from Force Position Graphs Worksheet

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Work from Force-Position Graphs: Use area under a force-position graph to determine work done by constant or varying forces.. Aligned to NGSS, CCSS Literacy and Mathematics, AP Physics, and selected state frameworks 12.52 - Work from Force-Position Graphs: NGSS HS-PS3-1, HS-PS3-2, HS-PS3-3, HS-PS3-5; CCSS HSN-Q.A, HSA-CED.A, HSF-IF, HSS-ID; AP Physics 1 Unit 3; AP Physics C: Mechanics energy enrichment; TX TEKS Physics §112.45(c) energy; FL SC.912.P.10.1, SC.912.P.10.2; VA PH.4; MA/CA/NY HS-PS3.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A force-position graph has +24 J of area above the axis and -10 J below the axis. Which statement best connects the graph to motion if this is the net force?

AThe object loses 34 J of kinetic energy over the interval.

BThe object gains 24 J of kinetic energy because negative area is ignored.

CThe object has no kinetic-energy change because the force changes sign.

DThe object gains 14 J of kinetic energy over the interval.

Solution & Explanation:The net work is +24 J - 10 J = +14 J. If the graph is net force versus position, that net work equals the change in kinetic energy.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A force-position data set has points (0.0 m, 0 N), (0.2 m, 10 N), (0.5 m, 10 N), (0.8 m, -5 N), and (1.0 m, -5 N). Using straight segments, what is the work from x = 0.2 m to x = 0.8 m?

A6 J

B0.75 J

C3.75 J

D4.5 J

Solution & Explanation:From 0.2 m to 0.5 m, the rectangle is 10 × 0.3 = 3 J. From 0.5 m to 0.8 m, the trapezoid has average force 2.5 N over 0.3 m, or 0.75 J. Total is 3.75 J.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

On a graph with x-axis ticks every 0.5 m and force-axis ticks every 20 N, a shaded triangular ramp has base 1.5 m and height 40 N. What work is represented?

A60 J

B30 J

C20 J

D15 J

Solution & Explanation:The triangular area is 1/2 × 1.5 m × 40 N = 30 J. Reading the scale correctly is essential.

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