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5. What is the potential energy of a spring if the spring constant is 25.0 N/m and it is compressed to .5 m past its resting position?

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Step-by-step explanation:

Given: Required: solution:

k=25N/m PE ? PE= 1/2 × KX²

X= 5m 1/2 × (25)(5)²

= 312.5 J

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