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The document discusses work done by forces in moving objects. It defines work as the product of force and distance. For a constant force, work is force times distance. For a varying force F(x), work is the integral of F(x) from the initial position a to the final position b. It then provides 4 examples calculating work done by varying forces or in moving objects against gravity over a distance.

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The document discusses work done by forces in moving objects. It defines work as the product of force and distance. For a constant force, work is force times distance. For a varying force F(x), work is the integral of F(x) from the initial position a to the final position b. It then provides 4 examples calculating work done by varying forces or in moving objects against gravity over a distance.

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Work

CEE103- Integral Calculus


Work
The work done in moving an object in a straight line against
a constant force is defined as the product of the force by
the distance the object has been moved.

𝑊 = 𝐹𝑑
Where:
F= Force
d= distance
Work
So, let’s suppose that the force at any x is given
by 𝐹(𝑥). Then the work done by the force in moving an
object from 𝑥 = 𝑎 to 𝑥 = 𝑏 is given by,

𝑏
𝑊 = න 𝐹(𝑥) 𝑑𝑥
𝑎
1. A force of 𝐹(𝑥) = 𝑥 − cos(3𝑥) + 2, 𝑥 is in
2

meters, acts on an object. What is the work


required to move the object from 𝑥 = 3 to 𝑥 = 7?
2. A spring has a natural length of 20 cm. A 40 N
force is required to stretch (and hold the spring) to a
length of 30 cm. How much work is done in
stretching the spring from 35 cm to 38 cm?
3. A heavy rope, 60 ft long, weighs 2 lbs/ft and hangs over the
edge of a building 120 ft. high. (a) How much work is required
to pull the rope to the top?
4. A 60-m climbing rope is hanging over the side of a tall
cliff. How much work is performed in pulling the rope up
to the top, where the rope has a mass of 66 g/m?
Fluid Pressure
Example
A right circular cylindrical tank of
radius 2 ft and height 8 ft is full of
water. Find the work done in
pumping the water to the top of
the tank. Assume that the water
weighs 62.5 lb/ft^3.

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