document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=335834>Question 335834</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Hi all, im having trouble with the following problem:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The energy stored in a spring is given by the formula: E = 100x^2 where x is the compression. The rate of change of energy with respect to the compression is called the thrust T of the spring.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "How do I:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "a) Express the thrust Ta of the spring in terms of x.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "b) Find the thrust at x:1.5\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Any help would be fantastic.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "-Nick </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "How do I:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "a) Express the thrust Ta of the spring in terms of x.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "T = 1st derivative dE/dx = 200x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "b) Find the thrust at x:1.5 <BR>\n" );
document.write( "= 200*1.5 = 300 (no units given)<BR>\n" );
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