A block is attached to a spring of force constant on a friction-free surface

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

A 0.50 kg0.50\,\text{kg} block is attached to a spring of force constant 200 N m−1200\,\text{N}\,\text{m}^{-1} on a friction-free surface. Calculate the work done by the spring force when the block moves toward equilibrium from x=0.05 mx = 0.05\,\text{m} to x=0.02 mx = 0.02\,\text{m}.

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