Answer:
The spring constant is 60,000 N
The total work done on it during the compression is 3 J
Explanation:
Given;
weight of the girl, W = 600 N
compression of the spring, x = 1 cm = 0.01 m
To determine the spring constant, we apply hook's law;
F = kx
where;
F is applied force or weight on the spring
k is the spring constant
x is the compression of the spring
k = F / x
k = 600 / 0.01
k = 60,000 N
The total work done on the spring = elastic potential energy of the spring, U;
U = ¹/₂kx²
U = ¹/₂(60000)(0.01)²
U = 3 J
Thus, the total work done on it during the compression is 3 J
