A spring has a spring constant of 40N/M it is stretched by 30cm how much energy is stored in a spring

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Ponyboy · Answer 1 · 2024-07-19T18:25:56+0000

Answer: 1.8J

Explanation:

• Formula for Elastic Potential Energy: PEelastic = 1/2kx^2

• Convert cm to m: (30/100) = 0.30m

• PEelastic = (1/2)(40N/m)(.30m)^2

= 1.8J