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10. Conservation of Energy
10. Conservation of Energy / Intro to Energy Types / Problem 2

Understanding the potential energy changes along the path can provide valuable insights into the energy state of the system. Suppose a one-dimensional system (m = 400 g) is being acted upon by a conservative force Fx, with the potential energy set to zero at a reference point x = x0. Calculate the system's potential energy at various points along the path: (i) x = x+ 2.0 m, (ii) x = x+ 4.0 m, (iii) x = x0 + 6.0 m, and (iv) x = x0 + 8.0 m, where x0 = 0 m.

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