Suppose that an object moves in the positive direction along a coordinate line while subjected to a variable force F(x) that is applied in the direction of motion. Define what is meant by the work W performed by the force on the object as the object moves from x = a to x = b, and find a formula for computing the work.

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Suppose that an object moves in the positive direction along a coordinate line while subjected to a variable force F(x) that is applied in the direction of motion. Define what is meant by the work W performed by the force on the object as the object moves from x = a to x = b, and find a formula for computing the work.

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