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When a mass is placed on a spring with a spring constant of 60.0 newtons per meter the speing is compressed 0.500 meter. how much energy is stored in the spring?

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LuismiSF
We are talking about a elastic potential energy. E=1/2*k*x^2,
where k is the spring's constant.
E=1/2*60*0.5^2=7.5 J
asuwafohjames

The energy stored in the spring is 15 J.

To calculate the energy stored by the spring, we use the formula below.

Formula:

  • E = ke²/2.............. Equation 1

Where:

  • E = Energy stored in the spring
  • k = spring constant
  • e = Compression or extension.

From the question,

Given:

  • k = 60 N/m
  • e = 0.5 m

Substitute these values into equation 1

  • E = 60(0.5²)
  • E = 15 J

Hence, The energy stored in the spring is 15 J.

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