A 5 kg object is under the influence of a conservative force, F = (3N )i - (4.5N)k, and undergoes a displacement of Δx = -(2 m)i + (1 m)j + (6.5m)k. What is the work done on the object? What is the change in the object’s potential energy due to this conservative force?
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