The graph below shows the force required to stretch a spring various distances. Review the graph below. What is the best approximate value for the elastic potential energy (EPE)…

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LorneCash · Answer 1 · 2022-05-02T14:03:19+0000

Step-by-step explanation:

Elastic string constant (k)

= Slope of the graph F/x

= 15.0N/10.0m = 1.50N/m

Hence,

EPE = 0.5kx² = 0.5(1.50N/m)(3.0m)² = 6.75J.