A Force of 6 Pounds Compresses a 16-Inch Spring 4

question 10

Multiple Choice

A force of 6 pounds compresses a 16-inch spring 4 inches. How much work is done in compressing the spring from a length of 10 inches to a length of 5 inches?

• A) 68.750000 ft-lb
• B) 65.750000 ft-lb
• C) 63.750000 ft-lb
• D) 58.750000 ft-lb
• E) 73.750000 ft-lb

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