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AP EAMCET · PHYSICS · Work Power Energy

Potential energy of a body of mass \(1 \mathrm{~kg}\) free to move along \(X\)-axis is given by \(U(x)=\left(\frac{x^2}{2}-x\right) J\). If the total mechanical energy of the body is \(2 \mathrm{~J}\), then the maximum speed of the body is (Assume only conservative force acts on the body)

  1. A \(\sqrt{5} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}\)
  2. B \(5 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}\)
  3. C \(3.5 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}\)
  4. D \(\sqrt{8} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}\)
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(A) \(\sqrt{5} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}\)

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Key Idea Total mechanical energy of a system is the addition of potential and kinetic energy \[ E=U+\mathrm{KE} \] Here, mass of the body, \(m=1 \mathrm{~kg}\), \[ E_{\text {mech }}=2 \mathrm{~J} \] So, for…