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If a 2 kg spring is compressed by exerting a force of 10 newtons a distance of 50 cm how much work is done?

If a 2 kg spring is compressed by exerting a force of 10 newtons a distance of 50 cm how much work is done?
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If a 2 kg spring is compressed by exerting a force of 10 newtons a distance of 50 cm how much work is done?

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convert cm into meters,
50/100=0.5m

work done= 10x0.5
=5J

we dont consider the weight of the spring as it acts downwards.
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