The area under force-displacement graph gives us:
Correct answer: C. Work
- A. Displacement
- B. Power
- C. Work
- D. Acceleration
Explanation
Area under any graph is the product of quantities on each axis. Since the product of Force and Displacement is work, option C is the correct answer.
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Work is done when a force produces displacement, with its value determined by the component of force along the displacement. The topic covers positive, negative and zero work, work by variable forces from force-displacement graphs, and the connection between net work and change in kinetic energy.
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