If an object's potential energy U(x) changes depending on its position x as shown, which of the following best describes the force Fx generated by this potential energy? a. Fx < 0 everywhere b. Fx < 0 for x < 1 cm c. Fx > 0 for x > 1 cm d. Fx > 0 for x < 1 cm e. Fx > 0 everywhere

If an object's potential energy U(x) changes depending on its position x as shown, which of the following best describes the force Fx generated by this potential energy? a. Fx < 0 everywhere b. Fx < 0 for x < 1 cm c. Fx > 0 for x > 1 cm d. Fx > 0 for x < 1 cm e. Fx > 0 everywhere

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If an object's potential energy U ( x ) changes depending on its position x as shown, which of the following best describes the force F x generated by this potential energy? a. F x < 0 everywhere b. F x < 0 for x < 1 c m c. F x > 0 for x > 1 c m d. F x > 0 for x < 1 c m e. F x > 0 everywhere

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