A particle is acted by a force F = kx, where k is a +ve constant. Its potential energy at x = 0 is zero. Which curve correctly represents the variation of potential energy of the block with respect to x

If W₁, W₂ and W₃ represent the work done in moving a particle from A to B along three different paths 1, 2 and 3 respectively (as shown) in the gravitational field of a point mass m, find the correct relation between W₁, W₂ and W₃.

An ideal spring with spring-constant k is hung from the ceiling and a block of mass M is attached to its lower end. The mass is released with the spring initially unstretched. Then the maximum extension in the spring is

A wind-powered generator converts wind energy into electrical energy. Assume that the generator converts a fixed fraction of the wind energy intercepted by its blades into electrical energy. For wind speed v, the electrical power output will be proportional to