Answer:
The potential Energy stored in the spring = 0.003 J
Explanation:
Potential Energy: This is the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position. The ability to stretched or compressed an elastic material to do work is called the elastic potential energy. The unit of elastic potential energy is Joules (J).
Elastic potential energy can be represented mathematically as
W = 1/2ke² ............................... Equation 1
Where W = Elastic potential Energy, k = force constant of the spring. e = extension.
Given: k = 60 N/m, e = 1.0 cm = (1/100) m = 0.01 m.
Substituting these values into equation 1,
W = 1/2(60)(0.01)²
W = 30×0.0001
W = 0.003 J.
Thus potential Energy stored in the spring = 0.003 J
