A body of mass 2 text kg is moving along x-direction such that its displacement as function of time is given by x(t) = alpha t^2 + beta t + gamma text m, where alpha = 1 text m/s^2, beta = 1 text m/s and gamma = 1 text m. The work done on the body during the time interval t = 2 text s to t = 3 text s, is ________ J.

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### Related Formula W = int F cdot dx = F cdot Delta x quad (textif force is constant) v = fracdxdt, quad a = fracdvdt F = m a ### Core Logic Given displacement equation: x(t) = 1t^2 + 1t + 1 Velocity is the first derivative: v(t) = 2t + 1 Acceleration is the second derivative: a(t) = 2 text m/s^2 Since acceleration is constant, the force is also constant: F = m a = 2 times 2 = 4 text N ### Step 1: Finding Displacement Interval We need the displacement during the interval t=2 to t=3: x(3) = 3^2 + 3 + 1 = 9 + 3 + 1 = 13 text m x(2) = 2^2 + 2 + 1 = 4 + 2 + 1 = 7 text m Total displacement S = x(3) - x(2) = 13 - 7 = 6 text m ### Step 2: Final Conclusion Work done: W = F cdot S = 4 text N times 6 text m = 24 text J ### Pattern Recognition If x(t) is a quadratic in t, acceleration is constant. Work done simply becomes ma times Delta x. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Kinematics Class 11 Physics: Work, Energy and Power

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