Question

An archer pulls her bowstring back 0.396 m by exerting a force that increases uniformly from zero to 237 N. (a) What is the equivalent spring constant of the bow? 598.48 Correct: Your answer is correct. N/m (b) How much work does the archer do on the string in drawing the bow?

Answer 1

(a) The equivalent spring constant is 598.485 N/m

(b) The work done is 46.926 J

Step-by-step explanation:

From Hooke's law of elasticity

K (spring constant) = F/e

F is the range of force exerted = 237 - 0 = 237 N

e is the extension of bowstring = 0.396 m

K = F/e = 237/0.396 = 598.485 N/m

Work done = 1/2 Fe = 1/2 × 237 × 0.396 = 46.926 J