Solve the Problem. -The Number of Centimeters, D, That a Spring Is Compressed

question 203

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The number of centimeters, d, that a spring is compressed from its natural, uncompressed position is givenby the formula where W is the number of joules of work done to move the spring and k is thespring constant. Solve this equation for W. Use the result to determine the work needed to move a spring2 centimeters if it has a spring constant of 0.6.

• A) 1.2 joules
• B) 0.4 joules
• C) 13.3 joules
• D) 4.8 joules

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