SOLUTION: A spring has a spring constant K of 88 N/m. How much must this spring be compressed to store 45 J of potential energy? A) 1m B) 2m C)3m D) 4m

Question 1161288: A spring has a spring constant K of 88 N/m. How much must this spring be compressed to store 45 J of potential energy?
A) 1m B) 2m C)3m D) 4m
Answer by ikleyn(52909) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The potential energy of the compressed spring is


    P = ,


where k is spring constant and "x" is a compression value (the displacement from the equilibrium).


From the formula,  x =  =  =  = close to 1 meter.


ANSWER.  Option A).

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