A system in which only one particle moves has the potential energy shown in FIGURE EX10.31. What is the x-component of the force on the particle at x = 5, 15, and 25 cm?

(II) The graph of Fig. 8–43 shows the potential energy curve of a particle moving along the 𝓍 axis under the influence of a conservative force. Note that the total energy E > U(𝓍), so that the particle’s speed is never zero.

(a) In which interval(s) of 𝓍 is the force on the particle to the right?

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(II) The graph of Fig. 8–43 shows the potential energy curve of a particle moving along the 𝓍 axis under the influence of a conservative force. Note that the total energy E > U(𝓍), so that the particle’s speed is never zero.

(b) At what value(s) of 𝓍 is the magnitude of the force a minimum?

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(II) The graph of Fig. 8–43 shows the potential energy curve of a particle moving along the x axis under the influence of a conservative force. Note that the total energy E > U(x), so that the particle’s speed is never zero.

(c) At what value of 𝓍 is the magnitude of the force a maximum?

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A particle with a mass of 0.1kg moves according to the Potential Energy graph shown. What minimum speed does the particle need at Point A to reach Point B?