A position dependent force F = 7 - 2x + 3x

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A position dependent force $F = 7 - 2x + 3{x^2}\,newton$ acts on a small body of mass $2\, kg$ and displaces it from $x = 0$ to $x = 5\,m$. The work done in joules is

A

$70$

B

$270$

C

$35$

D

$135$

A position dependent force $F = 7 - 2x + 3{x^2}\,newton$ acts on a small body of mass $2\, kg$ and displaces it from $x = 0$ to $x = 5\,m$. The work done in joules is

$W = \int\limits_0^5 {Fdx}  = \int\limits_0^5 {(7 - 2x + 3{x^2})\;dx} $

= ${[7x - {x^2} + {x^3}]^5_0}$

$= 35 -25 + 125 = 135 J$