Apply :
U= 1/2 kx^2
Where:
U= energy = 96 J
x= stretch = 5 cm = 0.05 m
k= spring constant
Isolate k:
K = 2U / x^2
Replacing:
k = 2*96J / (0.05m)^2 = 76800 N/m
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