The work done by a force is given by the integral of the force over the displacement. The force is given by:
F(x)=α+βx2 To find the work done when the object is displaced from x=0 to x=1, we compute:
W=∫01(α+βx2)dx Substituting α=1N:
W=∫01(1+βx2)dx=∫011dx+∫01βx2dx Calculating each integral separately: ∫011dx=[x]01=1 ∫01βx2dx=β[3x3]01=β[313−303]=3β Thus, the total work done is:
W=1+3β We are given that the work done is 5 J, so:
1+3β=5 Subtract 1 from both sides:
3β=4 Multiply both sides by 3 to solve for β:
β=12N/m2 Therefore, the value of β is 12N/m2.
Thus, Option C 12N/m2 is the correct answer.