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6 June, 14:56

A spring has a spring constant of 120 newtons per meter. Calculate the elastic potential energy stored in the spring when it is stretched 2.0 centimeters.

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  1. 6 June, 15:47
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    The elastic potential of a spring can be calculated using the formula

    E = (1/2) k x²

    where are given that

    k = 120 N/m

    the stretched length is

    x = 0.02 m

    The elastic potential is

    E = (1/2) (120 N/m) (0.02 m) ²

    E = 0.024 N-m
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