Question

A spring with k = 500 N/m stores 704 J. How far is it extended from the equilibrium position

Answer 1

Given that:

k = 500 n/m,

work (W) = 704 J

spring extension (x) = ?

we know that,

Work = (1/2) k x²

704 = (1/2) × 500 × x²

x = 1.67 m

A spring stretched for 1.67 m distance.