Explanation:
Given that,
Work done to stretch the spring, W = 130 J
Distance, x = 0.1 m
(a) We know that work done in stretching the spring is as follows :
[tex]W=\dfrac{1}{2}kx^2\\\\k=\dfrac{2W}{x^2}\\\\k=\dfrac{2\times 130}{(0.1)^2}\\\\k=26000\ N/m[/tex]
(b) If additional distance is 0.1 m i.e. x = 0.1 + 0.1 = 0.2 m
So,
[tex]W=\dfrac{1}{2}kx^2\\\\W=\dfrac{1}{2}\times 26000\times 0.2^2\\\\W=520\ J[/tex]
So, the new work is more than 130 J.
