A Spring Exerts a Force of 5 N When Stretched

question 17

Essay

A spring exerts a force of 5 N when stretched 10 cm. How much work, in Joules, is required to stretch the spring from a length of 30 cm from its natural length to a length of 70 cm from its natural length.?

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Definitions:

Third Energy Level

The third energy level in an atom is the third shell that surrounds the nucleus, where electrons can be found.

Protons

Positively charged particles found within atomic nuclei that, along with neutrons, define the atomic mass.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge, orbiting the nucleus of an atom and involved in chemical bonds and electricity.

Hydrogen Bonds

Weak bonds that form between a hydrogen atom in one molecule and a more electronegative atom, such as oxygen or nitrogen, in another, playing critical roles in the structure of DNA and proteins.