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2012 F = ma Exam — Question 13

13. Shown below is a graph of the x component of force versus position for a 4.0 kg cart constrained to move in one dimension on the x axis. At x = 0 the cart has a velocity of −3.0 m/s (in the negative direction). Which of the following is closest to the maximum speed of the cart? 2 4 6 −2 −4 4 2 6 8 F (Newtons) x (meters) −2
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