Question

5.) A spring with a spring constant of 500 n/m is stretched 1 meter in

length. How much EPE does it have? *
500 Joules
250 Joules
1500 Joules

Answer 1

250J

Step-by-step explanation:

Given parameters:

Spring constant = 500N/m

Extension = 1m

Unknown:

Elastic potential energy = ?

Solution:

The elastic potential energy of a body is the energy stored within an elastic string.

EPE =
`(1)/(2)` k e²

k is the spring constant

e is the extension

Now;

EPE =
`(1)/(2)` x 500 x 1² = 250J