A block is attached to a light vertical spring of spring constant
PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Work Energy and Power · Work Energy and Power
Problem
A 2kg block is attached to a light vertical spring of spring constant 200Nm−1. The block is slowly raised so that the spring is stretched by 0.10m and then held there. Taking the point where the spring is unstretched as zero height, calculate the total potential energy stored in the system at this position. Take g=9.8ms−2.