A force of variable magnitude acting on a toy car is represented in a F vs. x graph. The work done by this force on the toy car is
A) the value of F multiplied by the value of x at a certain instant.
B) the area bounded by the curve and the F axis.
C) the slope of the curve.
D) the area bounded by the curve and the x axis.
E) the value of F divided by the value of x at a certain instant.

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The work done by a force is given by the area under the force vs. displacement (F vs. x) graph, which is the area bounded by the curve and the x-axis.

A Force of Variable Magnitude Acting on a Toy Car