Suppose a force of 15 N is required to stretch and hold a spring 0.25 m from

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Suppose a force of 15 N is required to stretch and hold a spring 0.25 m from its equilibrium position.

a. Assuming the spring obeys Hooke’s law, find the spring constant k.

b. How much work is required to compress the spring 0.2 m from its equilibrium position?

c. How much additional work is required to stretch the spring 0.3 m if it has already been stretched 0.25 m from its equilibrium position?

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Calculus Early Transcendentals

ISBN: 978-0321947345

2nd edition

Authors: William L. Briggs, Lyle Cochran, Bernard Gillett

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