Explanation:
Work of stretching a spring = 1/2 k (xf^2 - xo^2)
k = spring constant = 20 lbs/ft
xf =3 ft xo = 1ft
1/2 ( 20 ) ( 3^2 - 1^2) 2) = 80 ft lbs
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