A spring with a spring constant of 200 is compressed 0.5 . What is the potential energy stored in the spring

E = 25 J

Explanation:

Given that,

Spring constant, k = 200

Compression, x = 0.5

We need to find the potential energy stored in the spring. The formula for the stored potential energy in the spring is given by :

Put all the values,

So, 25 J of potential enersy is stored in the spring.

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