NEET Physics · Hard

Work, Energy & Power: Work Done MCQ

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Work DoneHardQuestion 6006

Question

Variable force F = 3x² N acts along x-axis. Work done from x = 1 m to x = 3 m:
  1. A
    26 J
    Correct
  2. B
    18 J
  3. C
    9 J
  4. D
    27 J

Correct answer

26 J

Explanation

W = ∫₁³ 3x² dx = [x³]₁³ = 27 − 1 = 26 J.