A horizontal spring with spring constant is compressed from its equilibrium length

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Work Energy and Power · Work Energy and Power

Problem

A horizontal spring with spring constant

k = 120\,\text{N}\!/\!\text{m}

is compressed

0.080\,\text{m}

from its equilibrium length. Calculate the potential energy stored in the spring and include the correct unit.