Q.

A force F=α+βx2 acts on an object in the x-direction. The work done by the force is 5 J when the object is displaced by 1 m. If the constant α = 1 N then β will be          [2025]

1 15 N/m2  
2 10 N/m2  
3 12 N/m2  
4 8 N/m2  

Ans.

(3)

F=α+βx2

Work done dW=F·dx

 W=F·dx=(α+βx2)dx

 W=|αx+βx33|01=α+β3=5

Given α = 1

So, β3=4  β=12 N/m2