To find the force from potential energy on a graph, if the potential energy function U(x) is known, then the force at any position can be obtained by:

see full answer

Talk to JEE/NEET 2025 Toppers - Learn What Actually Works!

Real Strategies. Real People. Real Success Stories - Just 1 call away

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

adding up all the potential

taking the derivative of the potential

product of potential and position

taking the integral of the potential

answer is B.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

If the potential energy function U(x) is known, then the force at any position can be obtained by taking the derivative of the potential.

The work done against conservative force is stored in the form of potential energy.

The change in the potential energy of a body is equal to the negative of the work done by conservative force.

$F = - \frac{d U}{d x}$

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

JEE

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

CBSE