A potential energy function is given by U(x) = (3.00 N)x + (1.00 N/m2)x3. What is the force that is associated with this potential energy function?
A)
3.00 N + (1.00 N/m2)x2
B)
-3.00 N - (3.00 N/m2)x2
C)
(-0/500 N/m2)x2 + (-1.00 N/m2)x4
D)
(0.500 N/m2)x2 + (1.00 N/m2)x4
E)
-3.00 N - (1.00 N/m2)x2
B
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