A particle of mass m moves on a straight line with its velocity increasing with distance according to the equation v = x, where is a constant. The total work done by all the forces applied on the particle during its displacement from x = 0 to x = d, will be :
- m2 2 d
- md2 2
- m 2 d2
- 2m 2 d
Answer
(3) m 2 d2
Solution
By the work–energy theorem, work done by all forces = change in kinetic energy.
At x = 0: v = 0; at x = d: v2 = 2 d
W = 12m 2 d - 0 = m 2 d2
Answer: (3)