Question

What quantity does the area of the graph represent ? What is the magnitude of this quantity ?

Answer 1

The are of the graph `(F xx s)` represents the work done (W) by the force in moving the body through a distance (s.) W = area of the shaded triangle `= (1)/(2) (base xx height) = (1)/(2) (0.5 m) (275 N) = 68.8 J.`