A horizontal spring of force constant is compressed by

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

Problem

A horizontal spring of force constant

200\,\text{N m}^{-1}

is compressed by

5.0\,\text{cm}

. Calculate the work that must be done on the spring by an external agent to achieve this compression. Give your answer in joule.

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