A sprinf has a potential energy of 84.08 J and a constant of 342.25 N/m. How far it been stretched? Use potential energy elastic

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equation (1/2kx^2)

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valina [46] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-11T18:01:21+03:00

The spring has been stretched 0.701 m

Explanation:

The elastic potential energy of a spring is the potential energy stored in the spring due to its compression/stretching. It is calculated as

$E=\frac{1}{2}kx^2$

where

k is the spring constant

x is the elongation of the spring with respect to its equilibrium position

For the spring in this problem, we have:

E = 84.08 J (potential energy)

k = 342.25 N/m (spring constant)

Therefore, its elongation is:

$x=\sqrt{\frac{2E}{k}}=\sqrt{\frac{2(84.08)}{342.25}}=0.701 m$

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