Spring A has spring constant and is compressed to half the displacement of Spring B
PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics C: Mechanics · Work Energy and Power · Work Energy and Power
Problem
Spring A has spring constant 2k and is compressed to half the displacement of Spring B, which has spring constant k and displacement Δx. Without using numbers, state which spring stores more elastic potential energy, or whether they store equal amounts. Provide the name of the spring ("A" or "B") or write "equal."