Answer:
k = 40 N/m
Explanation:
A spring's energy is given:
U is the energy in the spring, k is the spring constant and x is the spring displacement.
We are told that the spring stores 5J of energy, therefore, U = 5J. We are also told that the spring is compressed by 0.5m, so the spring x = 0.5m
k = 40 N/m
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Complete Question:
The elastic energy stored in your tendons can contribute up to 35 % of your energy needs when running. Sports scientists have studied the change in length of the knee extensor tendon in sprinters and nonathletes. They find (on average) that the sprinters' tendons stretch 43 mm , while nonathletes' stretch only 32 mm . The spring constant for the tendon is the same for both groups, . What is the difference in maximum stored energy between the sprinters and the nonathlethes?
Answer:
Explanation:
Sprinters' tendons stretch,
Non athletes' stretch,
Spring constant for the two groups, k = 31 N/mm = 3100 N/m
Maximum Energy stored in the sprinter,
Maximum energy stored in the non athletes,
Difference in maximum stored energy between the sprinters and the non-athlethes: