A force on an object is given by F(x) = (2.00 N/m)x + (-3.00 N/m3)x3. What is a potential energy function for this conservative force?

A)

2.00 N/m - 9.00x2
B)

(-2.00 N/m)x2 + (3.00 N/m3)x4
C)

-2.00 N/m + (-3.00 N/m3)x2
D)

(-1.00 N/m)x2 + (0.750 N/m3)x4
E)

-2.00 N/m + 9.00x2


D

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