A horizontal spring with force constant is compressed from its equilibrium position

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Problem

A horizontal spring with force constant

k = 200\,\text{N}\!\cdot\!\text{m}^{-1}

is compressed

0.15\,\text{m}

from its equilibrium position. Determine the elastic potential energy stored in the spring. (a)

-2.25\,\text{J}

(b)

4.50\,\text{J}

(c)

2.25\,\text{J}

(d)

1.13\,\text{J}