When a certain horizontal spring is pulled

PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

When a certain horizontal spring is pulled, a force of 6.0 N6.0\,\text{N} acts on it and the elastic potential energy stored at that instant is 0.90 J0.90\,\text{J}. (i) Calculate the extension of the spring at that instant. (ii) Using your answer from part (i), find the spring constant of the spring.

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