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A force acts on a 30 gm particle in such a way that the position of the particle as a function of time is given by x = 3t − 4t² + t³, where x is in metres and t is in seconds. The work done during the first 4 seconds is

  1. 576 mJ
  2. 450 mJ
  3. 490 mJ
  4. 530 mJ

Correct answer: 576 mJ

Solution

The work done is calculated using the work-energy theorem, which states that the work done is equal to the change in kinetic energy. First, find the velocity as a function of time by differentiating the position function: v(t) = dx/dt = 3 - 8t + 3t². Then, calculate the initial and final velocities at t = 0 and t = 4. Use these velocities to find the initial and final kinetic energies, and compute the work done as the difference in kinetic energy. The result is 576 mJ.

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