A spring applies a force on an attached block

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

Problem

A spring applies a force F=−kxF=-kx on an attached block. Explain briefly why the work done by the spring while the block is stretched from x=0x=0 to x=+x0x=+x_{0} is negative.

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