The force in Newtons acting on a particle located x meters from the origin is given by the function F(x)=24x2+9. What is the work done in Joules when moving the particle from x=0 to x=7? Provide your answer below:
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The work done \( W \) when moving a particle under a variable force \( F(x) \) from position \( a \) to position \( b \) is given by the integral: \[ W = \int_{a}^{b} F(x) \, dx \] Show more…
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