Graphical Interpretation of Work: A force acts on an object, causing it to move parallel to the force. The graph in the figure shows this force as a function of the position of the object. How much work does the force do as the object moves from 0 to 15 m?

A. 25 J
B. 50 J
C. 100 J
D. 125 J
E. 150 J


Answer: D

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