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a spring has a spring constant of 80N/m. How much energy is stored in the spring when it is compressed 0.2m past it's natural length?

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DeanDeals

Answer:

1.6 J (Joules)

Explanation:

Since the potential energy of a spring can be found from the equation PE = 1/2 * k * x^2, the PE is 1/2 * 80 *.2^2 = 1.6 J