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What is the work required to stretch a spring with a spring constant k of 2500 N/m by 8 cm?

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Answer:

the work required to stretch the spring is 8 J.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given;

spring constant, k = 2500 N/m

extension of the spring, x = 8 cm = 0.08 m

The work required to stretch the spring is calculated as;


W = (1)/(2) kx^2\\\\W = (1)/(2) * 2500 * 0.08^2\\\\W = 8 \ J

Therefore, the work required to stretch the spring is 8 J.

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