SOLUTION: A spring has a spring constant of 10 N/m. It has stored 28 J of potential energy. How far was this spring stretched

Question 1151049: A spring has a spring constant of 10 N/m. It has stored 28 J of potential energy. How far was this spring stretched
Answer by ikleyn(52778) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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If "k" is the spring constant, then the potential energy stored is


    P = ,


where "x" is the value of stretching, measured in meters.


In your case


    28 = .


Hence,


     =  = 5.6 m^2

    x   =  = 2.366 meters (approximately).    ANSWER

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